Question
All of the following dietary goals are recommended for patients with a high risk of coronary heart disease, except:
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Avoid Alcohol
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LDL cholesterol < 100 mg/dl
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| C. |
Saturated fat < 7 % of total calories
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| D. |
Salt restriction < 6 gm/day
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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According to the supplied study material, dietary advice for reducing coronary heart disease includes:
- Increased complex carbohydrate intake
- Salt intake less than 5 g/day
- Total fat intake less than 20–30% of total energy
- Saturated fat intake less than 10% of total energy
The supplied High Yield PDF specifically identifies “Avoid alcohol” as NOT a dietary goal in patients at risk of coronary heart disease.
Therefore, based strictly on the uploaded material, the correct answer is A.
Why the other options can be ruled out
B. LDL cholesterol <100 mg/dL
This is a commonly used lipid target in patients at increased cardiovascular risk, although the supplied notes phrase LDL reduction separately from dietary modification. The question is primarily testing the dietary-goal exception.
C. Saturated fat <7% of total calories
Reduction of saturated fat is an established dietary recommendation for patients at high cardiovascular risk.
D. Salt restriction <6 g/day
Salt restriction is recommended as part of cardiovascular risk reduction. The supplied notes recommend salt intake below 5 g/day for coronary heart disease prevention, while the hypertension section gives a target of less than 6 g/day.
