The client is going home on a high-protein diet. What would be the best dessert for someone who needs to increase his or her intake of protein?
A) Gelatin B) Pudding C) Cherry pie D) Sherbet
B
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The pudding is a milk-based food. The protein can easily be increased by adding skim milk powder to the milk when making. The other options would more likely increase the calorie intake.
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