The home health nurse is discussing nutrition with a client who asks, "What do you think of the new grapefruit-only diets that have become popular?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Weight loss through intake of grapefruit is not possible."
2. "Grapefruit is one of the healthiest food sources available."
3. "Comply with this type of diet for 6 months to avoid citrus overdose."
4. "Most fad diets have no scientific basis."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Weight loss with grapefruit only is possible, but not healthy.
Rationale 2: Grapefruit is limited in its nutritional value and is void of protein or essential fats.
Rationale 3: This diet would create nutrition deficiency and should not be encouraged.
Rationale 4: Most quick weight-loss schemes and fad diets are popular but have no scientific backing.
Global Rationale: Most quick weight-loss schemes and fad diets are popular but have no scientific backing. Weight loss with grapefruit only is possible, but not healthy as proteins and essential fats are absent. The diet would create a nutritional deficiency.
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