The client is overweight and following a low-carbohydrate/high-fat diet. What would be an appropriate breakfast on this diet?
A) 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1 small banana, 1/4 cup of scrambled egg beaters, 2 slices of whole wheat toast, and 2 teaspoons of butter
B) 1/2 cup of orange juice, 2 scrambled eggs cooked in 2 teaspoons of butter, and 1 oz of pork sausage
C) 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1 oz of shredded wheat, 2 slices of whole wheat toast, 1 cup of skim milk, and 2 teaspoons of butter
D) 2/3 cup of plain yogurt with 3/4 cup of blueberries, and 3 graham crackers
B
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A low-carbohydrate/high-fat diet limits the carbohydrate intake at 20 g/day. The breakfast of orange juice, eggs, butter, and pork sausage fits the best. The other choices each contain items that are high in carbohydrates.
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