What is a high-fiber food that the nurse should recommend for a child with chronic constipation?
a. White rice
b. Popcorn
c. Fruit juice
d. Ripe bananas
ANS: B
Popcorn is a high-fiber food. Refined rice is not a significant source of fiber. Unrefined brown rice is a fiber source. Fruit juices are not a significant source of fiber. Raw fruits, especially those with skins and seeds, other than ripe bananas, have high fiber.
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