The nurse instruct a client about the role of carbohydrates in the diet. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I know a food has too much carbohydrate if it is sweet."
b. "Eating excess carbohydrates is the surest way to get sick."
c. "Certain ones can be useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels."
d. "I need to cut back on carbohydrates because they are not good for me."
c. "Certain ones can be useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels."
Carbohydrates, in the form of fiber, may be useful in reducing cholesterol levels. Carbohydrates are necessary as an energy source for the body and a balanced diet should include about 50% carbohydrates. A sweet food has carbohydrates, but that does not mean that it has too many carbohydrates; a peach and sweet potatoes have carbohydrates, but only the peach is sweet to taste. There are many reasons for sickness, but excess carbohydrate consumption is not among them.
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