A client, who has suffered with recurrent renal calculi, has learned that the stones were composed of calcium oxalate. In providing dietary education to this client, which food contains the highest levels of oxalate and should be limited?
A) Bananas
B) Chocolate
C) Herbal teas
D) Beef
B
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Because as many as 80% of all renal calculi are composed of calcium oxalate, some believe limiting the amount of oxalate taken in via diet can be helpful. Milk, chocolate, and cocoa are highest in oxalate. Black tea is also high in oxalate. Bananas, herbal tea, and beef are not indicated as high oxalate foods.
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