The nurse plans to do dietary teaching with an African-American client. The nurse understands that foods preferred by individuals of this culture are which of the following?
1. Rice
2. Fruits
3. Red meat
4. Fried foods
4
Rationale: African-American food preferences include pork, greens, rice, and fried foods. Asian-American food preferences include raw fish, rice, and soy sauce. Hispanic Americans prefer beans, fried foods, spicy foods, chilies, and carbonated beverages. European Americans prefer carbohydrates and red meat.
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