A client has been instructed to start a high-fiber diet to treat her chronic constipation. Which of the following suggestions will help the client make the transition easier?
A) Increase the fiber intake gradually.
B) Add lots of nuts and seeds to the diet.
C) Add 1 cup of bran a day immediately.
D) Always peel any fruit before eating.
A
Feedback:
Increasing fiber intake gradually may be better tolerated than increasing fiber intake quickly. Nuts and seeds are high in fiber and fat and should be used sparingly. Bran should be added slowly (up to 3 tablespoons per day), and the skin of fruit adds fiber and should be eaten whenever possible.
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