A low-sodium, low-protein diet is prescribed for a 45-year-old client

A low-sodium, low-protein diet is prescribed for a 45-year-old client

• A. Breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee
• B. Bedtime snack of crackers and milk
• C. Lunch of tuna fish sandwich, carrot sticks, fresh fruit, and coffee
• D. Snack of potato chips, and diet soda

Answer: (B)

When a low-sodium, low-protein plan is needed, the best choices are foods that minimize both nutrients. Foods like eggs, bacon, and tuna are high in protein, and bacon or chips bring a lot of sodium, which defeats the dual restriction. The bedtime snack of crackers and milk tends to be lower in protein than the other options, and while milk does contribute some protein, the crackers themselves are typically very low in protein and can be chosen as low-sodium if you select a brand that’s not salt-heavy. This combination is therefore closer to the goal of limiting both protein and sodium compared with the other options. If needed, you’d opt for crackers labeled low-sodium and keep the milk portion small to maintain the balance.

When a low-sodium, low-protein plan is needed, the best choices are foods that minimize both nutrients. Foods like eggs, bacon, and tuna are high in protein, and bacon or chips bring a lot of sodium, which defeats the dual restriction. The bedtime snack of crackers and milk tends to be lower in protein than the other options, and while milk does contribute some protein, the crackers themselves are typically very low in protein and can be chosen as low-sodium if you select a brand that’s not salt-heavy. This combination is therefore closer to the goal of limiting both protein and sodium compared with the other options. If needed, you’d opt for crackers labeled low-sodium and keep the milk portion small to maintain the balance.