A patient who has been experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reports to the clinic with a diet diary she has kept over the past several weeks. The nurse should suggest the patient make a dietary modification based on which entry in her diary?
1. daily intake of caffeine-free soda
2. daily intake of low-fat yogurt
3. daily intake of foods rich in magnesium
4. daily intake of white bread
Correct Answer: 4
White bread should be traded for whole-grain bread if possible. Reducing caffeine and increasing calcium and magnesium are beneficial in the management of premenstrual syndrome.
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