NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral to help regulate blood pressure?
A
Died apricots
B
Bananas
C
Orange juice
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fruit sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew, orange juice, sapote, jackfruit, guava, and kiwifruit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bananas are among the most popular fruits in the world. They’re most well-known for their high potassium content, which can lower blood pressure and is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease ( 38, 39 ). Plus, they’re also rich in magnesium, with 37 mg of magnesium, or 9% of the DV, in one large banana ( 40 ).

Detailed explanation-3: -Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates, are also high in potassium)

Detailed explanation-4: -Dried fruits (raisins, apricots) Beans, lentils. Potatoes. Winter squash (acorn, butternut) Spinach, broccoli. Beet greens. Avocado. Bananas. More items

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