KL is a 70 yo African American F living in a long-term care facility in upstate New York. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. The registered dietitian discusses some additional research that may have potential in reducing symptoms of RA. Which of the following
might she suggest that KL remove from her diet?
a. antioxidants
b. gluten
c. fish
d. phytates
b
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