A client taking calcium supplements needs to be advised to avoid which foods because of a decreased absorption of calcium? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Nuts
2. Seeds
3. Tofu
4. Ice cream
5. Legumes
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 2: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 3: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 4: Ice cream is incorrect because this will not decrease absorption of calcium.
Rationale 5: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Global Rationale: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption. Ice cream is incorrect because this will not decrease absorption of calcium.
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