A patient with high blood lipids asks why the lipid profile did not improve after 3 months following a low-fat diet. What is your best response?
a. "You may need to follow a no-fat diet to improve your lipid profile."
b. "You must follow a low-fat diet for at least 6 months to see improvement."
c. "You will definitely need to be prescribed a drug to see improvement."
d. "You may have a genetic factor that is causing your high blood lipid levels."
ANS: D
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