The nurse is discussing a new diet prescription with a client who is seeking help to lose weight. The client asks the nurse how to best balance the new diet. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Question

A) "Your diet should consist of 1,250-1,500 calories per day, with 15% of the calories being sources of protein."
B) "Your diet should be consist of 750-1,000 calories per day, with less than 15% of the total calories coming from fat."
C) "Your diet should simply cut 500 calories per day from your normal intake."
D) "Your diet should consist of 1,000-1,200 calories per day, with less than 15% of the total calories coming from fat."

Answer 1

Answer: D

Collaboration with a nutritionist helps clients to identify healthy foods that appeal to them and that can make up a diet plan to create a daily 500- to 1,000-kcal deficit. Ideally, the recommended diet should be low in kilocalories and fat, contain adequate nutrients and minerals, and be high in dietary fiber. The client should eat regular meals with small servings. A gradual, slow weight loss of no more than 1-2 lb/week is recommended. For most individuals, this means a diet of 1,000-1,200 kcal/day for most women and 1,200-1,600 kcal/day for men. Fewer than 1,200 kcal each day may lead to loss of lean tissue and nutritional deficiencies.