The nurse is working with a client to help her choose healthier options when shopping. What is a rule of thumb to look for when choosing a healthy packaged or convenience meal that provides 300 to 400 calories?

A) Foods that limit sodium to less than 800 mg
B) Foods that limit fat to no more than 15 g
C) Foods that limit saturated fat to 5 g per 100 g of food
D) Foods that limit portion sizes no greater than 2 oz


A
Feedback:
A rule-of-thumb guideline is to limit sodium to less than 800 mg and fat to no more than 10 to 13 g in a meal that provide 300 to 400 calories.

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