A nurse teaches an older adult about changes to nutritional requirements. Which of the following meal choices would give evidence that the older adult understands the teaching?
A) Baked chicken, carrots, and angel food cake
B) Green salad, mashed potatoes, and an oatmeal cookie
C) Vegetable beef soup, crackers, and Jell-O
D) Baked pork chop, green beans, and sherbet
Ans: A
Older adults need increased intake of foods with a high nutritional value and a concomitant decrease in the intake of foods containing little or no nutrients.
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