Which of the following would you include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?
A. Restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetables
B. Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30%
C. Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day
D. Reduce calcium intake to 400 mg per day
E. Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet
C. Restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day
Patients who have hypertension should restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 grams per day, especially in salt-sensitive individuals.
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