The nurse is providing dietary teaching to an individual with iron-deficiency anemia. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I know I need to eat more green vegetables and dairy products."
b. "Berries and natural cereals are good for me because of my low iron levels."
c. "I'm going to drink orange juice for breakfast and increase red meats in my diet."
d. "Yellow vegetables and green tea will be important to help build up my blood levels."
ANS: C
Red meat; dark green leafy vegetables; dried fruits; and enriched, fortified, or whole grain products are relatively good sources of iron that are commonly included in Western diets. Foods rich in vitamin C can be used to enhance absorption of iron from nonmeat sources. Likewise, stewing acidic foods such as tomatoes in iron cookware increases their iron content. A. Green vegetables may contain iron however dairy products are not an identified source of iron. B. Berries and natural cereals are not good sources of iron. D. Yellow vegetables and green tea are not good sources of iron.
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