The National Cholesterol Education program has made recommendations for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) to lower LDL cholesterol.
Following these guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the percentage of daily caloric intake of saturated fatty acids be: 1. At least 20 of total calories.
2. Limited to < 7 of total calories.
3. At least 8 but < 20 of total calories.
4. Limited to < 15 of total calories.
Question 2
To promote good eating habits in adolescents, adults should
a. discuss the reasons for good food choices with adolescents.
b. design daily menus and provide only the specific foods on the menu.
c. create guidelines for dietary patterns and provide appropriate food choices.
d. model good food behaviors and allow adolescents to make their own choices.