Asked by Elizabeth Caballero on May 08, 2024
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When doing a nutritional assessment on a Hispanic family, the nurse learns that their diet consists mainly of vegetables, legumes, and starches. How should the nurse assess this diet?
A) Indicates they live in poverty
B) Is lacking in protein
C) May provide sufficient amino acids
D) Should be enriched with meat and milk
Nutritional Assessment
Evaluation of an individual’s dietary intake and nutritional status to identify deficiencies or excesses and inform dietary recommendations.
Sufficient Amino Acids
Adequate levels of amino acids required for protein synthesis and body function.
- Recognize appropriate techniques for assessing children’s health, including nutritional status.
- Understand the cultural sensitivity required in health assessments and history taking.
Verified Answer
RG
Ralph GarciaMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The diet that contains vegetable, legumes, and starches may provide sufficient essential amino acids, even though the actual amount of meat or dairy protein is low. Many cultures use diets that contain this combination of foods. It is not indicative of poverty. Combinations of foods contain the essential amino acids necessary for growth. A dietary assessment should be done, but many vegetarian diets are sufficient for growth.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize appropriate techniques for assessing children’s health, including nutritional status.
- Understand the cultural sensitivity required in health assessments and history taking.
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