What dietary recommendations should the nurse make to an older adult male regarding intake of linoleic acid?
1. It is so widely available in foods that it is not a concern for healthy adults
2. A minimum of 10 grams a day is required for good health
3. It should be no more than 5% to 8% of daily caloric intake
4. About 17 grams per day will be sufficient
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Rationale: The current recommendation for adult males is 17 grams of linoleic acid and 1.6 grams of linolenic acid per day, or a combination of the two equaling about 10% of calories per day. These are fatty acids that are present in foods that contain fats.
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