Certain foods are known to have a positive effect on the immune system. Which of the following meals would a nurse recommend as ideal for the older adult?
A) Roast beef sandwich on a roll with cheese; fruit salad; and tea.
B) Broiled fish with potatoes; a salad; and a glass of tomato juice.
C) Fish sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce and tomato; fruit compote with honey; and a glass of skim milk.
D) Yankee pot roast with whole-grain rice; green beans; blueberry pie with low-fat ice cream; and a glass of skim milk.
C
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All the diets are healthful, but answer C provides an ideal total meal plan of foods that have a positive effect on immunity, including nonfat dairy, fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, grains, and honey.
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