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 _____.

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Fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are high in omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to improve blood lipid levels. Therefore, reducing the intake of fatty fish would not be a recommended approach to improving Mrs. Smith's lipid profile. Quitting smoking, eating less saturated fat, increasing physical activity, and losing weight are all recommended interventions for improving lipid levels.

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