A client is discussing changing to a Mediterranean diet from the DASH diet with the nurse. The client has a chronic history of hyperlipidemia, obesity, and hypertension
He has been talking with a friend who has experienced good results with the Mediterranean diet. The nurse recognizes that the Mediterranean diet has been noted in studies to do which of the following? A) Increase the risk of CHD
B) Increase the risk of alcoholism
C) Shown improvements in MetS components
D) Maintain A1C levels
C
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Studies link a traditional Mediterranean diet with a decreased risk of CHD, improvements in obesity and type 2 diabetes, and improvements in MetS components. The diet includes a moderate intake of alcohol with meals; however, the recommended amount should not lead to an increase in alcoholism.
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