A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She should check the document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults.
b. dietary standards for Americans more than 50 years old.
c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults.
d. MyPyramid recommendations for older adults.
A
Healthy People 2020 focuses on targets and goals for improving the health of the nation. The nurse would check the Dietary Reference Intakes for information about dietary standards. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid are separate documents from Healthy People 2020.
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