A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can
1. Eat unlimited amounts of red meat.
2. Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery.
3. Eliminate their need for insulin.
4. Eliminate migraine headaches.
ANS: 2
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