While Discussing Food Budgets with a Patient a Dental Hygienist

question 30

Multiple Choice

While discussing food budgets with a patient a dental hygienist would wisely convey each of the following,except one.Which one is the exception?

• A) The average American family spends approximately 15% of its income on food.
• B) Families at the poverty level may spend 20% to 25% of household income on food.
• C) Numerous fruits and vegetables cost no more than many less healthy foods.
• D) Generally, more of the food dollar should be spent for fruits, vegetables, grain products, milk, and dry beans.
• E) In general, a large proportion of the food dollar is spent on processed foods.

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