A nurse working in a prenatal clinic is caring for a woman who asks advice on foods that are high in vitamin C because "I hate oranges." The nurse states that 1 cup of which of the following raw foods will meet the patient's daily vitamin C needs?
a. Strawberries
b. Asparagus
c. Iceberg lettuce
d. Cucumber
ANS: a
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a. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C.
b. Although asparagus has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source.
c. Iceberg lettuce is a poor source of vitamin C.
d. Cucumber is a poor source of vitamin C.
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