A client is directed to reduce the intake of simple sugar to 5% of the total number of calories consumed per day. If the client consumes 1800 calories per day, how many of these calories should the nurse inform the client can be simple sugar?

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To determine the number of calories of simple sugar, multiply the total number of calories per day by 5% or 1800 × 5% = 90 calories. The other choices are incorrect calculations.

A Client Is Directed to Reduce the Intake of Simple