Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa Are in Their Late 20s

question 5

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them.
To reduce the risk of macular degeneration, Juan and Rosa should ____.

• A) eat a diet rich in low-fat dairy, such as 1 percent milk
• B) eat foods rich in antioxidants, such as cantaloupe
• C) eat foods high in protein but low in saturated fat, such as salmon
• D) choose foods high in vitamin B₁₂, such as steak
• E) consume foods fortified with folate, such as breakfast cereals

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