A patient is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency. In planning for the patient's dietary intake, the nurse includes a complete protein. Which one of the following is an example of a complete protein?
a. Cheese
b. Oats
c. Legumes
d. Vegetables
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A A complete protein contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance. Cheese, chicken, fish, and soybeans are examples of complete proteins.
B Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include cereals.
C Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include legumes.
D Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include vegetables.
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