The nurse has instructed an older patient on the modified My Plate and caloric intake. Which patent response indicates that instruction has been effective?
1. "If I consume the lowest daily recommended value for all of the food groups, it will result in approximately 2,000 calories."
2. "If I consume the lowest daily recommended value for all of the food groups, it will result in approximately 1,600 calories."
3. "If I consume the lowest daily recommended value for all of the food groups, it will result in approximately 2,200 calories."
4. "If I consume the lowest daily recommended value for all of the food groups, it will result in approximately 2,400 calories."
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Rationale: Following the lowest recommended values for all the food groups will result in approximately 1,600 calories of energy.
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