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

question 43

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

An additional amount of satisfaction gained from consuming an extra unit of a good, highlighting the concept of diminishing returns.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.

Corn Dogs

A popular snack consisting of a hot dog coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep-fried.

Marginal Utility

The additonal satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.