Which of the Following Would You Include in Nutritional Therapy

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?

• A) Restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetables
• B) Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30%
• C) Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day
• D) Reduce calcium intake to 400 mg per day
• E) Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet

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Definitions:

Carbons

The chemical element with the atomic number 6, known for its ability to form a vast number of compounds, including organic compounds, due to its four valence electrons.

Tetrahedral Geometry

A molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four atoms or groups of atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of most molecules that make up living things, symbolized as C, with an atomic number of 6.

Phenol

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, used in the production of plastics, explosives, and pharmaceuticals.