Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching related to cholesterol reduction?
A) "I will decrease my intake of food high in polyunsaturated fatty acids."
B) "I will increase my intake of soybeans, walnuts, and canola oil."
C) "I will eat fish four times a week."
D) "I will limit my intake of trans fatty acids and saturated fat."
Ans: A
Nutritional interventions for cholesterol reduction limit foods containing saturated fats and trans fatty acids and increase foods that are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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