A nurse is discussing high-nutrient-density food selections with a client recovering from exten-sive partial-thickness burns. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects the best un-derstanding of this dietary concept?
1. "Do you enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables?"
2. "Would you consider replacing soda with milk?"
3. "Your body requires lots of energy in order to heal itself, and that energy comes from nutrient-packed foods."
4. "You need a great deal of energy, and you'll get that by eating large volumes of food that can be turned into energy."
ANS: 3
High-nutrient-density foods, such as fruits and vegetables, provide a large number of nutrients in relationship to kilocalories. Low-nutrient-density foods, such as alcohol or sugar, are high in kil-ocalories but are nutrient poor. The remaining options either provide suggestions for food substi-tutes or provide a less informative explanation.
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