Author Question: Pantothenic acid functions in cholesterol metabolism. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 58 times)

washai · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Pantothenic acid functions in cholesterol metabolism.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2 tall and weighs 180 pounds (BMI 33). She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet history shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium, as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreased levels of HDL. In order to improve Mrs. Smith's blood lipid profile, the nurse makes all of these recommendations except _____.
a. quit smoking
b. eat less saturated fat
c. increase physical activity
d. reduce intake of fatty fish
e. lose weight