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Wadzanai

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The nurse is helping the client order a low-fat meal. Which of the following is the best meal for this client?
 
  A) Potato soup, grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, 2 milk, and fresh peach slices
  B) 3 oz of grilled hamburger with low-fat cheese slices, tomato, onions, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and whole wheat bun; baked potato chips; and iced tea
  C) 2 oz of broiled lean chicken, brown rice, steamed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots), tossed salad with raw vegetables and fat-free dressing, and fat-free milk
  D) 3 oz of tofu burger; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad with avocado slices, tomato, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, olives, onions, and 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing; iced tea with lemon slices, and 1 cup chocolate ice cream

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The nurse is counseling a group of clients who have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. One of the members in the group wants to know what is safe to use as a thickening agent in cooking.
 
  Which of the following would be a safe substitute? A) Arrowroot starch B) Cracked germ C) Durum flour D) Farina



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Answer to Question 1

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The goal of a low-fat diet is to restrict the total fat intake with the use of no-fat to low-fat food choices. The meal of broiled chicken, brown rice, steamed vegetables, tossed salad, and fat-free milk contains the less fat.

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Expectable thickening agents include arrowroot starch, cornstarch, tapioca starch, rice starch, and sweet rice flour. Individuals with celiac should avoid cracked germ, durum flour, and farina as they all contain gluten.





 

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