A high-fiber food that the nurse could recommend for a child with chronic constipation is:
a. Popcorn. c. Muffins.
b. Pancakes. d. Ripe bananas.
ANS: A
Popcorn is a high-fiber food. Pancakes and muffins do not have significant fiber unless made with fruit or bran. Raw fruits, especially those with skins and seeds, other than ripe bananas and avocados are high in fiber.
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