The nurse is caring for a 64-year-old patient who is hospitalized after surgery for a left total knee replacement.While preparing the patient's personal care items for oral care,the patient states,"I have noticed a lot of plaque formation between professional teeth cleanings." Which of the following foods would the nurse suggest to help reduce plaque formation?

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Teach a patient that diet influences plaque formation and development of dental caries.Acidic fruits in the patient's diet will reduce plaque formation.To prevent tooth decay,patients sometimes need to change eating habits (e.g.,reducing intake of carbohydrates,consumption of soda,and especially sweet snacks between meals).

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