While caring for a patient from the Chinese culture, the nurse learns that the patient has a specific practice that follows yin and yang. What impact will this have on the patient's dietary intake?
A. The patient will eat only specified proportions of food.
B. Some foods are only eaten at different times of the year.
C. There are specific foods for specific purposes.
D. Identifies if foods should be eaten hot or cold
Answer: A
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