The nurse knows teaching about carbohydrates to an adult client has been effective when the client states:
1. "I need to cut back on carbohydrates because they are not good for me.".
2. "Certain ones can be useful in helping to lower cholesterol levels.".
3. "I know a food has too much carbohydrate if it is sweet.".
4. "Eating excess carbohydrates is the surest way to get sick.".
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Rationale: Carbohydrates, in the form of fiber, may be useful in reducing cholesterol levels. Carbohydrates are necessary as an energy source for the body and a balanced diet should include about 50% carbohydrates. A sweet food has carbohydrates, but that does not mean that it has too many carbohydrates; a peach and sweet potatoes have carbohydrates, but only the peach is sweet to taste. There are many reasons for sickness, but excess carbohydrate consumption is not among them.
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