A patient with high serum LDL cholesterol levels tells you that he usually eats a granola bar and a cup of coffee on the way to work; eats a grilled cheese sandwich and chips for lunch; eats a home-cooked meal for dinner, which is usually a chicken dish with potatoes or pasta and frozen vegetables; and snacks on popcorn and pretzels. The most beneficial change for him to make to lower his LDL cholesterol levels would be to
a. use fresh instead of frozen vegetables.
b. drink decaffeinated instead of regular coffee.
c. eat unsalted pretzels and popcorn.
d. eat a turkey sandwich with 100% whole-grain bread instead of grilled cheese.
Ans: d. eat a turkey sandwich with 100% whole-grain bread instead of grilled cheese.
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