A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease will begin taking levodopa and carbidopa. The patient asks the primary care NP what dietary interventions may be helpful in improving symptoms. The NP should recommend:
a. consuming a high-calorie diet.
b. consuming a low-carbohydrate diet.
c. avoiding extra fluids during meal times.
d. minimizing intake of high-protein foods during the day.
D
Some people find that avoiding high-protein foods during the day and "hoarding" them until the evening improves mobility during the day. Because of decreased activity associated with the disease, patients should not eat a diet high in calories. A low-carbohydrate diet is not indicated. Patients should consume plenty of water with food to aid in chewing and swallowing.
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