Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds and Are Trying

question 42

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. To help Juan with his constipation, which of the following is only advised after the other ideas do not work?

• A) Take a laxative daily.
• B) Eat a bran cereal for breakfast and more vegetables throughout the day.
• C) Drink more fluids.
• D) Take a walk at lunchtime and after work every day.
• E) Pay attention to the urge to have a bowel movement.

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