What culturally appropriate nutrition therapy recommendations will you make for Mr. Kim?
What will be an ideal response?
• Weight loss/physical activity
• Reduced consumption of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates
• Increased omega-3 fatty acid consumption
• Vitamin E supplementation - 800 IU/day
• Increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains to increase fiber and anti-oxidant consumption (fruits/vegetables)
• Introduce considering the Mediterranean diet
• Alcohol avoidance
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