The dietary intervention of increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables is most appropriate to relieve
a. vomiting.
b. diarrhea.
c. constipation.
d. osteoporosis.
C
Foods high in dietary fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, can help relieve constipation by in-creasing fecal bulk. Vomiting is usually a response to a viral or toxic substance and is not relieved by specific foods. Fruits and vegetables may exacerbate diarrhea and are not directly related to osteoporosis.
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