The nurse, instructing a client on the best way to maintain a healthy diet and proper nutrition, would encourage the client to:
1. eat foods in appropriate portion size and from all the food groups.
2. eat twice as much meats as grains.
3. eat mostly fruits.
4. skip milk products.
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According to the American Dietetic Association, all foods can fit in a healthy diet if the portion sizes are appropriate, foods are consumed in moderation, and regular physical activity is included. Eating twice as much meat as grains does not contribute to a healthy diet. Eating mostly fruits and skipping milk products does not contribute to a healthy diet.
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You work with the RN in developing a plan of care for a Native American patient
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