Q. Nutritional Management Goals for atherosclerosis?
The nutritional management goals include:
• Reduction of weight if overweight or obese
• Reduction in the intake of total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol
• Medication if required for treating lipid disorders and controlling BP
• B Lifestyle changes-increase in physical exercise, moderation in alcohol intake.
• No smoking, restricting coffee
• Consuming a balanced adequate diet, rich in calcium, chromium, iron and zinc
• Medical management is through various lipid lowering drugs