The nurse is planning the menu for a Chinese-American client with the hospital dietitian. On collaboration with the dietitian, the meal plan is designed to include which of the following foods generally included in the diet of this cultural group?
1. Milk
2. Vegetables
3. Rice pudding
4. Fruit and yogurt
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Rationale: The Chinese-American diet is generally vegetarian, although meat is often served. Native Chinese generally do not drink milk or eat milk products because of a genetic tendency for lactose intolerance. Most Chinese-Americans do not eat desserts high in sugar; their desserts are usually fruits.
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