The nurse has instructed an overweight client to follow a 8,360-kilojoule diet by substituting foods considered low in kilojoules for those higher in kilojoules. How does the client interpret the food label to decide if a food is low in kilojoules?

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According to the information provided, the client should look for foods that are considered low in kilojoules. The most reliable way to determine if a food is low in kilojoules is to look at the nutritional label and check how many kilojoules are in a serving. A food is considered low in kilojoules if it has less than 167 kilojoules per serving. Therefore, the best choice is B. The other options given are incorrect as they do not provide an accurate method for determining if a food is low in kilojoules.

The Nurse Has Instructed an Overweight Client to Follow a 8,360-Kilojoule