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An adult who is on an American Dietetic Association (ADA) diabetic diet tells the nurse that she will not eat the asparagus that is on her tray. What would be an appropriate substitute for the nurse to offer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Broccoli, like asparagus, is a non-starchy vegetable, fitting the ADA diabetic diet's emphasis on low-glycemic foods. Corn, peas, and beets are higher in carbohydrates.