A client has requested ideas for menus on a low-fat diet. The nurse suggests which of the following menus?
A) 1/2 cup of black beans with 1/3 cup of rice and tomatoes, 1 cup of salad with 1 tablespoon of Italian dressing, 1/2 cup of steamed broccoli, 3/4 cup of mandarin oranges, and 1 cup of skim milk
B) 3 oz of broiled chicken breast, 1/2 cup of baked potato with 1 teaspoon of margarine, 1/2 cup of steamed broccoli, and 1 cup of hot tea
C) 3 oz of broiled steak, 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1 cup of green salad with 1 tablespoon of low-fat ranch dressing, 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, and 1 cup of steamed spinach
D) 3 oz of tuna mixed with lettuce, tomato slices, chopped onions, grated carrots and 2 tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing, 2 slices of whole wheat bread with 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 oz of cheddar cheese sticks, and 1 cup of whole milk
A
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The composition of a low-fat diet is 74% carbohydrate, 17% protein, and 9% fat. The meal of black beans, rice, tomatoes, salad, broccoli, oranges, and skim milk fits those guidelines the best.
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