The nurse is reviewing with a group of high school students in health class the Nutrition Facts Label on food products. What is essential information that the nurse should include in the teaching the students about the Nutrition Facts Label?
A) Provides product general information, such as serving size, calories, and nutrient information.
B) On smaller packages, a footnote is included on the Daily Values for 1,500- to 2,000-calorie diets.
C) The label can help the client to understand how to control the intake of specific nutrients.
D) The label provides useful information for a client who is anorexia or bulimic.
C
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The nurse can use the information on the Nutrition Facts Label to help the client understand nutrient content and to control the intake of specific nutrients, such as the various types of fats or the amount of sugar in a product. The Nutrition Facts Label provides product-specific information, such as serving size, calories, and nutrient information. On larger packages, a footnote is included that contains Daily Values (DVs) for 2,000- and 2,500-calorie diets. The label provides useful information for the client with certain heart diseases, diabetes, and other disorders.
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