Most fruit choices should not be ______ so the resident can also gain dietary fiber.

The statement emphasizes the importance of dietary fiber in fruit consumption. Juices, while often popular and easy to consume, lack the dietary fiber found in whole fruits. When fruits are juiced, the fiber content is significantly reduced or entirely removed, meaning that the health benefits associated with fiber—such as promoting good digestion and preventing constipation—are lost. Therefore, recommending that most fruit choices should not be juices aligns with the goal of maximizing fiber intake in the diet.

In comparison to the other options, dried, frozen, and canned fruits usually maintain their fiber content, although the preparation and processing might affect other nutritional factors. Dried fruits can be a concentrated source of fiber, as can frozen and canned options, as long as they are not overly processed or include added sugars. Hence, choosing whole fruit or minimally processed forms of fruit over juices supports better dietary fiber intake for residents.