Mrs. S was diagnosed with diverticular disease about 8 years ago but has never had diverticulosis, whereas her cousin has had several episodes that have required a hospital admission
At her clinic visit she asks the nurse what nutritional steps she can take to avoid diverticulosis in the future. The best reply the nurse can make is: 1. A high-fiber diet which will help to reduce the development of diverticulosis. 2. Avoid fiber from plant sources as it can be too coarse to digest properly. 3. A low-fat diet will decrease the development of diarrhea and inflammation. 4. Eliminate fruits, whole grains, and legumes from your diet.
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Rationale: The goal of nutritional therapy to prevent diverticulosis is the intake of adequate fiber to prevent symptoms. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of dietary fiber. A low-fat diet may contribute to control of diarrhea but does not impact the diverticula. Whole grains and legumes are an additional source of dietary fiber.
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