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Red meat should be discouraged in patients at risk of CHD due to the fact they should decrease the amount of processed as a whole, as it can increase the risk of CHD
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c
Aim to increase red meat intake
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Mediterranean-style diets are encouraged as a dietary intervention due to oily fish being rich in monounsaturated fat and lower in saturated fat, which is ideal for preventing CHD and limiting disease progression. Oily fish are also thought to reduce the likelihood of thrombosis.
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a
Encourage a Mediterranean-style diet
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Salt intake should be limited to less than 6g per day, thus lowering the possibility of the patient having high blood pressure, which can limit the progression of CHD.
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d
Increase dietary salt intake levels to >6g/day
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Dietary interventions include a reduction in saturated fats and an increase in unsaturated fats as they can improve blood cholesterol levels.
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e
Attempt to incorporate a diet with high saturated fats
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Dietary interventions surrounding fibre intake suggest a diet of 30g per day. This is beneficial due to the various mechanisms that fibre plays in reducing the risk of CHD, such as improving blood lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.
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b
Decrease fibre intake to less than 15g per day
Concept
Chapter
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Coronary Heart Disease
Topic
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Nutrition
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Dietary Interventions are one of the most common interventions to help tackle patients at an increased risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and prevent disease progression.

Which of the following dietary interventions is the best approach recommended to patients?
a