The nurse is teaching a nutrition class. The assignment given to the students is to pick the healthiest meal from the following choices. Which meal would be the best one to choose?
A) Cheese ravioli with meat sauce
B) Baked veal cutlets with masala sauce
C) Breaded chicken parmesan with marinara sauce
D) Pasta with meat sauce
B
Feedback:
Being aware of the terminology will help individuals make better choices when eating out (e.g., breaded vs. baked). Pasta dishes are usually high in carbohydrates with hidden fats in the sauces.
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