When providing education to a client on how to read a food label, the nurse should discuss the following parts: (Select all that apply.)

1. The ingredient list.
2. The nutritional facts panel.
3. The distribution company.
4. Any nutritional claims.
5. The amount of food coloring contained in the product.


1, 2, 4
Rationale: The nurse should discuss how to read the ingredient list, the nutritional facts panel, and any nutritional claims when providing education on food labels to a client. The distribution company is only significant during a food recall. The addition of food coloring is not a major component of reading a food label.

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