The National Cholesterol Education program has made recommendations for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) to lower LDL cholesterol
Following these guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the percentage of daily caloric intake of saturated fatty acids be: 1. At least 20% of total calories.
2. Limited to < 7% of total calories.
3. At least 8% but < 20% of total calories.
4. Limited to < 15% of total calories.
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Rationale: The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that < 7% of total daily caloric intake consists of saturated fat, following the recommendation of TLC. The primary goal of TCL is the control of LDL cholesterol using a multifactorial lifestyle approach.
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