What food items should the nurse teach an older client to ingest to increase the dietary intake of vitamin D?
1. Eat beef liver, eggs, or salmon each week.
2. Add a bowl of whole wheat cereal to breakfast.
3. Eat three servings of yogurt or cheese each day.
4. Eat kale or spinach each week with dinner.
1. Eat beef liver, eggs, or salmon each week.
Explanation: 1. Food sources of vitamin D include liver, fatty fish, fish liver oils, egg yolks, and fortified milk.
2. Cereals must be specifically fortified with vitamin D to be a good source.
3. Yogurt or cheese are not mandated to be fortified with vitamin D and are not considered good choices.
4. Some vegetables contain vitamin D; however, these are rich in vitamin K. The nurse would need to ensure the client is not taking any anticoagulants prior to suggesting leafy green vegetables.
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