A community health nurse is preparing an educational brochure about improving the nutritional behaviors of Americans. Which of the following topics would most likely be included in the brochure?
a. Increasing daily intake of milk and dairy products
b. Decreasing daily sodium intake
c. Increasing daily intake of fruits and vegetables
d. Decreasing daily intake of sugar-sweetened drinks
Answer:
b. Decreasing daily sodium intake
c. Increasing daily intake of fruits and vegetables
d. Decreasing daily intake of sugar-sweetened drinks
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