The client has prepared some menus based on a 2000-calorie DASH diet. Which of the following dishes show the client understands the diet? Select all that apply
A) 1 chicken leg
B) 1 medium-sized apple
C) 1/2 cup of tomato juice
D) 1 cup of vanilla fat-free ice cream
E) 3 tablespoons of peanut butter crackers
B, C
Feedback:
One medium-sized fruit and 1/2 cup of vegetable juice are correct servings sizes on the DASH diet. It is recommended that skinless chicken breast, 1/2 cup of ice cream, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter be used as a serving size.
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