Many adolescents decide to follow a vegetarian diet during their teen years. The nurse can advise the adolescent and his or her parents that
a. This diet will not meet the nutritional requirements of growing teens.
b. A vegetarian diet is healthy for this population.
c. An adolescent on a vegetarian diet is less likely to eat high-fat or low-nutrient
foods.
d. A vegetarian diet requires little extra meal planning.
B
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A Several dietary organizations have suggested that a vegetarian diet, if correctly
followed, is healthy for this population.
B A vegetarian diet is healthy for this population, and the low-fat aspect of the diet
can prevent future cardiovascular problems.
C As with any adolescent, nurses need to advise teens who follow a vegetarian
eating plan to avoid low-nutrient, high-fat foods.
D The nurse can assist with planning food choices that will provide sufficient
calories and necessary nutrients. The focus is on obtaining enough calories for
growth and energy from a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts,
and soymilk.
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