A patient from China who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with cancer speaks of her naturalistic beliefs related to health care and the importance of the yin/yang theory
Which of the following meals will the patient most likely order for lunch based upon her cancer diagnosis and her yin/yang beliefs?
A) Chicken noodle soup with crackers, fruit crisp, and hot tea
B) Turkey sandwich, small tossed salad, and iced tea
C) Chef's salad, bread, and water
D) Fruit smoothie and granola bar
Ans: A
Feedback: Foods are classified as cold (yin) and hot (yang) in the naturalistic or holistic perspective. In this theory, foods are transformed into yin and yang energy when metabolized by the body. Hot foods are eaten when a person has a cold illness such as cancer, headache, stomach cramps, and a "cold". Based upon this information, the patient would select chicken noodle soup with crackers, fruit crisp, and hot tea, as these are hot foods. The other options are cold foods and are eaten when a patient has a hot illness such as a fever, rash, sore throat, ulcer, or infection.
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