The nurse is teaching a nutrition class with a group of student nurses. One of the students asks why the meat and meat exchange list is divided into four subgroups. Which of the following is the most appropriate answer?
A) It is divided due to protein content.
B) It is divided due to fat content.
C) It is divided due to cholesterol content.
D) It is divided due to minerals content.
B
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The meat and meat substitute groups are divided into four subgroups based on the amount of fats in the food.
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