Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A client who follows a vegetarian diet was referred to a dietitian for nutritional counseling for anemia. Which client outcome indicates that the client does not understand nutritional counseling? The client:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Drinking coffee or tea with meals inhibits iron absorption due to tannins, which bind to iron and reduce its bioavailability. This indicates a lack of understanding of nutritional counseling for anemia, as the client should avoid these beverages during meals. Adding dried fruit (iron source), cooking in iron pots (increases iron content), and consuming vitamin C (enhances iron absorption) are appropriate strategies.