The community health nurse is preparing a teaching plan on food choices that promote normal bowel elimination.Which of the following foods should the nurse teach patients to be sure to include in their diet? Select all that apply.

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Most people should have at least five servings of high-fiber foods each day.Examples are fresh fruits and berries,dried fruits,vegetables (especially raw),whole-grain cereal products,flaxseed,popcorn,and dried beans,peas,and legumes.Although they are necessary for other nutrients,low-fiber foods such as pasta,other simple carbohydrates,and lean meats slow peristalsis and may predispose to constipation.Including them in the diet is not a focus for maintaining normal elimination.

The Community Health Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan on Food