A client who is planning a diet questions the nurse about the role of sugar in the development of heart disease. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Salt and not sugar is a dietary culprit in the development of cardiovascular disease."
B) "Sugar is associated with the development of diabetes and not cardiovascular disease."
C) "Increased intake of sugar is associated with elevated cholesterol levels."
D) "The only way that sugar will cause heart disease is if you gain too much weight."
Ans: C
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Sugar consumption exists in epidemic proportions in the United States. High amounts of sugar consumption increase the risk of coronary artery disease by increasing triglyceride levels. Increased sugar consumption has also been linked to hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
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