When discussing appropriate food choices with a patient who has iron-deficiency anemia and follows a low-cholesterol diet, the nurse will encourage the patient to increase the dietary intake of

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Legumes and dried fruits are high in iron and low in fat and cholesterol. Eggs and muscle meats are high in iron but also high in fat and cholesterol. Nuts and milk products will improve amino acid intake but are not high in iron. Cornmeal would be an appropriate choice for a vitamin B₆ deficiency.

When Discussing Appropriate Food Choices with a Patient Who Has