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A 75-year-old female reports having lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds;she is 5'3".She is complaining that food has lost its taste,and when she does eat,she develops severe heartburn.She is now in your office for assessment.Her daily intake is ~1000 Calories with 35 g of protein.

-What dietary changes might help with her heartburn?

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A 75-year-old female reports having lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds;she is 5'3".She is complaining that food has lost its taste,and when she does eat,she develops severe heartburn.She is now in your office for assessment.Her daily intake is ~1000 Calories with 35 g of protein.
 
-What dietary changes might help with her heartburn?

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Both skipping martinis and avoiding coffee can help reduce heartburn by avoiding acidic and irritant substances. Changing milk from non-fat to whole may actually make heartburn worse due to the higher fat content.

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