A client reports only eating food items that are identified as "reduced fat." What should the nurse explain about the "reduced fat"
Designation?

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Reduced refers to at least 25% less of a given nutrient or calories than the comparison food. This characteristic is also listed as "less"
and "fewer."A product labeled as reduced fat has less fat than a similar product, but may still have a significant fat content. Less of an ingredient does not necessarily translate as "little"or "none,"only as less. References to the amount of fat contained in a product are in comparison to similar products and do not refer to the U.S. RDA.

A Client Reports Only Eating Food Items That Are Identified