The nurse is planning dietary education for her patient. What food labeling consideration should she be aware of when planning her education? (Select all that apply.)

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Evidence indicates a consistent link between eating healthier foods and reading nutrition labels. Patients should be asked if they read food labels when shopping for groceries or food products. Evaluate their understanding of the main elements of a nutrient label (i.e., calories, fats, carbohydrates, sugar, and serving size). Assess patient understanding of the percentages of recommended daily allowances of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates listed on food labels. Uniform nutrition labeling for packaged food was introduced in the United States in 1994, as part of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA), to increase consumer awareness about the nutritional content of food and improve dietary practices; therefore, all labels are the same.

The Nurse Is Planning Dietary Education for Her Patient