When planning a diet for a client who wants to lose weight, the nurse can refer to the Dietary Reference Index for recommendations. According to the DRI, the acceptable amount of macronutrients from carbohydrates should be about:
1. 45–65% of total daily calories.
2. 10–35% of total daily calories.
3. 20–35% of total daily calories.
4. 5–10% of total daily calories.
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Rationale: The DRI recommends that the daily caloric intake include about 45–65% of carbohydrates. Ten to 35% of daily nutrients should be from proteins, 20–35% from fat, and 5–10% from linoleic acid.
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