A client who is concerned about fat intake asks the nurse, "What is the best nutritional action to take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?" The nurse responds:
1. "Eliminate saturated fat.".
2. "Increase intake foods with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.".
3. "Keep fat calories at less than 10% of your daily calories.".
4. "Use fat substitutes whenever possible.".
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Rationale: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, found primarily in cold water fish, have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. They can also be taken in the form of supplements. Saturated fats should be no more than 10% of daily calories, but a healthy diet should include 20% to 35% of calories from fat. Fat substitutes may be a good idea, but they are not the best way to reduce cardiovascular risk.
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