A nurse is teaching a client who plans to begin following vegan dietary guidelines. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Rationale: A. Choose high-fat cheese as a meat substitute: Cheese is an animal-derived product and not part of a vegan diet. Additionally, it is high in saturated fat, which can contribute to cardiovascular risk. B. Choose foods high in vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, so vegans are at risk for deficiency. Including fortified foods or supplements helps prevent anemia and neurological complications. C. Limit intake of foods high in vitamin C: Vitamin C-rich foods are beneficial for overall health and can improve non-heme iron absorption from plant sources. There is no reason to limit these foods in a vegan diet. D. Limit intake of nuts and legumes: Nuts and legumes are excellent plant-based sources of protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients. Restricting them would reduce the nutritional adequacy of a vegan diet.