What is the expert approach to calcium planning for a patient who does not consume milk?
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Correct answer: Identify other safe and suitable calcium sources
Avoiding milk does not remove the body’s requirement for calcium. A nutrition professional should assess the patient’s age, health condition, allergies, tolerance, preferences and dietary pattern, then include suitable alternatives such as curd or fortified foods when tolerated, calcium-set tofu, ragi, sesame, leafy greens or appropriate fish. The choice must be individualized and medically safe.
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Identify other safe and suitable calcium sources
Why is this the correct answer?
Avoiding milk does not remove the body’s requirement for calcium. A nutrition professional should assess the patient’s age, health condition, allergies, tolerance, preferences and dietary pattern, then include suitable alternatives such as curd or fortified foods when tolerated, calcium-set tofu, ragi, sesame, leafy greens or appropriate fish. The choice must be individualized and medically safe.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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