Following a heart attack, what type of diet would a patient most likely require?
A) low-carbohydrate diet
B) high-protein, high-energy diet
C) low-fiber diet
D) sodium-restricted diet
D
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A. consume fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, at least twice a week B. consume plant sources of fat, such as avocados C. follow a diet that provides less than 10% of total kcal from fats D. focus on monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil and canola oil
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a. osmotic diarrhea b. secretory diarrhea c. diarrhea associated with motility disorders d. inflammatory diarrhea
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