When counseling a client with chronic kidney disease the nurse recommends that 50% of dietary protein come from sources with high biological value. Which food should the nurse suggest to this client?
a. Eggs
b. Pasta
c. Dried beans
d. Peanut butter
a. Eggs
Explanation: Eggs, milk, meat, and fish are considered foods with high biological value. Dried beans and peanut butter are sources of protein but do not contain all of the necessary amino acids necessary to sustain life. Pasta is a carbohydrate and does not contain protein.
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