Describe how a dietitian would teach a client to increase fiber in his diet, listing examples of foods to include


The dietitian should recommend slowly increasing daily fiber to 25–35 g per day, eating whole-grain breads and cereals, eating a variety of grains, such as barley, oats, farro, kamut, and quinoa; eating baked beans more often, adding dried beans and peas to casseroles or soups, choosing fresh fruit and vegetables instead of juices, eating fruits and vegetables with peels or skins on, comparing food labels of similar foods to find higher-fiber choices, checking the Nutrition Facts labels, and drinking plenty of fluids. Foods to include might be dried beans, peas, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.

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A. 5% to 6% B. 1% C. 20% to 35% D. 10% to 12%

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The process of subjecting already-canned foods to an additional high-temperature heat source to destroy potential pathogens is called pasteurization

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Mental development in infants is LEAST affected by which of the following factors?

a. The social environment in which they are raised b. The mother's nutrient status after pregnancy c. The psychological environment in which they are raised d. Nutrition during the critical period of the first year of life

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Vegetarian diets are generally higher in saturated fat than are nonvegetarian diets

Indicate whether statement is true or false.

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