The nurse is helping the client order a low-fat meal. Which of the following is the best meal for this client?
A) Potato soup, grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, 2% milk, and fresh peach slices
B) 3 oz of grilled hamburger with low-fat cheese slices, tomato, onions, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and whole wheat bun; baked potato chips; and iced tea
C) 2 oz of broiled lean chicken, brown rice, steamed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots), tossed salad with raw vegetables and fat-free dressing, and fat-free milk
D) 3 oz of tofu burger; mashed potatoes with gravy; tossed salad with avocado slices, tomato, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, olives, onions, and 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing; iced tea with lemon slices, and 1 cup chocolate ice cream
C
Feedback:
The goal of a low-fat diet is to restrict the total fat intake with the use of no-fat to low-fat food choices. The meal of broiled chicken, brown rice, steamed vegetables, tossed salad, and fat-free milk contains the less fat.
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