Ray Has Begun Adding a Lot of Salt, Sugar, and Fat

question 42

Multiple Choice

Ray has begun adding a lot of salt, sugar, and fat into his foods. Since he has hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes, the change in his diet has negatively impacted his health. Why is Ray adding salt, sugar, and fat into his diet?

• A) Because he is rebelling against the doctors telling him what he should eat.
• B) Because he has experienced a decline in the sense of taste and smell.
• C) Because he thinks it makes his food taste better.
• D) Because he doesn't remember how much he added the first time.

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