Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let's see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan's digestive problems.
Sue is planning a meal for Juan and wants to avoid any foods that are associated with causing gas. What food would you recommend to her that she omit from the meal?
A) Enriched white bread
B) Soda crackers
C) Cabbage
D) Strawberries
E) White rice

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cabbage is known to be a gas-producing food, which can exacerbate Juan's existing digestive problems. It would be best for Sue to avoid incorporating cabbage in Juan's meal.

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds, and Sue Is