For patients from which of the religious groups would an opportunity to fast in the weeks before Easter be most important?
A) Jewish
B) Eastern Orthodox
C) Seventh-Day Adventist
D) Episcopalian (Anglican)
B
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Fasting during Lent is practiced by members of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Fasting is not typically done prior to Easter by those of the Jewish, Seventh-Day Adventist, or Anglican Episcopalian faiths.
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