The nurse has instructed an overweight client to follow a 2,000-calorie diet by substituting foods considered low in calories for those higher in calories.How should the client interpret the food label to decide if a food is low in calories?

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To determine if a food is low in calories, the client should look at the nutritional labeling on the product and choose options that indicate less than 40 calories per serving. The "lighter" or "reduced calorie" labels may not necessarily indicate a significant reduction in calories, and the letter "L" in the bottom corner is not a standard symbol used on nutrition labels. The fat content is important for overall health, but does not necessarily indicate a low-calorie food.

The Nurse Has Instructed an Overweight Client to Follow a 2,000-Calorie