A nurse is educating a patient who has been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis on foods high in calcium. The nurse should include which food choice?
a. Okra c. Turnip greens
b. Plain yogurt d. Whole wheat bread
B
Plain yogurt has 452 mg of calcium per 8 ounces. Okra has 30 mg of calcium per serving. Turnip greens have 14 mg of calcium per serving. Whole wheat bread has 26 mg of calcium per serving.
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