When doing a nutritional assessment on an Hispanic family,the nurse learns that their diet consists mainly of vegetables,legumes,and starches.The nurse should recognize that this diet:
A)Indicates that they live in poverty.
B)Is lacking in protein.
C)May provide sufficient amino acids.
D)Should be enriched with meat and milk.

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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 does not indicate 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.

When Doing a Nutritional Assessment on an Hispanic Family,the Nurse