A home care nurse is teaching meal-planning to a patient's son who is caring for his mother during her recovery from hip replacement surgery
Which of the following meals indicates that the son understands the concept of nutrition, based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate?
A) Cheeseburger, carrot sticks, and mushroom soup with whole wheat crackers
B) Spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread and a salad
C) Chicken and pepper stir fry on a bed of rice
D) Ham sandwich with tomato on rye bread with peaches and yogurt
Ans: D
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This menu has a choice from each of the food groups identified in MyPlate: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein. The other selections are incomplete choices.
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