Asked by April Canino on May 21, 2024
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The patient with cardiovascular disease is receiving dietary instructions from the nurse. Which information from the patient indicates teaching is successful?
A) Maintain a prescribed carbohydrate intake.
B) Eat fish at least 5 times per week.
C) Limit trans fat to less than 1%.
D) Avoid high-fiber foods.
Trans Fat
A type of unhealthy fat found in some processed foods, created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil, associated with increased risk of heart disease.
High-Fiber Foods
Foods rich in dietary fiber, beneficial for digestion and potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
- Apply nutritional recommendations for patients with specific health conditions including cardiovascular disease and AIDS.
Verified Answer
BC
Betty CalvoMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
American Heart Association guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 7%, trans fat to less than 1%, and cholesterol to less than 300 mg/day. Diet therapy includes eating fish at least 2 times per week and eating whole grain high-fiber foods. Maintaining a prescribed carbohydrate intake is necessary for diabetes mellitus.
Learning Objectives
- Apply nutritional recommendations for patients with specific health conditions including cardiovascular disease and AIDS.