A Child Has a Total Cholesterol Level of 180 Mg/dL

question 10

Multiple Choice

A child has a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL.What dietary recommendations should the nurse make to the child and the child's parents? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Replace whole milk with 1% milk.
• B) Increase servings of red meat.
• C) Increase servings of fish.
• D) Avoid excessive intake of fruit juices.
• E) Limit servings of whole grain.

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