Mild folate deficiency can be managed with dietary interventions. Which foods would the nurse recommend?
1. Lean meat, cheese, and milk
2. Bread and pastas, dried beans, and fresh greens
3. Strawberries, melon, and blueberries
4. Fresh citrus fruits
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Meat and dairy products are not good sources of folic acid.
Rationale 2: Whole grains, dried beans, and fresh green vegetables are good sources of folic acid.
Rationale 3: Berries and melons are not good sources of folic acid.
Rationale 4: Fresh citrus fruits are not good sources of folic acid.
Global Rationale: Whole grains, dried beans, and fresh green vegetables are good sources of folic acid. Meat and dairy products, berries and melons, and fresh fruits are not good sources of folic acid.
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