A patient is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency.In planning for the patient's dietary intake,the nurse includes a complete protein.Which one of the following is an example of a complete protein?

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A complete protein contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance.Cheese,chicken,fish,and soybeans are examples of complete proteins.Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include cereals,legumes,and vegetables.

A Patient Is Seen in the Outpatient Clinic for Follow-Up