The nurse is teaching an adolescent with elevated triglycerides foods that should be decreased.What foods should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Avocados
B) Canola oil
C) White flour
D) White rice
E) Sugary cereals

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If triglycerides are elevated,dietary recommendations include decreasing the intake of foods high in simple carbohydrates such as white flour,white rice,white bread,white pasta,sugary cereals,juice,and soda.Avocados and canola oil have beneficial effects on HDL,which is the good cholesterol.

The Nurse Is Teaching an Adolescent with Elevated Triglycerides Foods