What is the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet, and what recommendations are included?
The TLC diet was recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) in 2001 for individuals with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Recommendations include obtaining less than 7% of your day's total kcalories from SFA and consumption of no more than 200 mg/day of cholesterol.
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The client asks the nurse about the effects of physical activity on CHD risk. The nurse states that:
a. physical activity is not important in a program to reduce CHD risk. b. weight training can dramatically raise HDL if undertaken regularly. c. diet, rather than physical activity, should be the primary focus of reducing CHD risk. d. 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days can reverse many risk factors for CHD.
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A) elevated levels of triglycerides. B) increased blood pressure. C) chronic inflammation. D) All of the above
Laura is an intensive care, non-obese, acute stress patient. She weighs 150 pounds. What are Laura's approximate maximum daily protein needs?
a. 20 to 40 grams b. 50 to 60 grams c. 70 to 80 grams d. 80 to 135 grams e. 150 to 200 grams