Marie is an 80-year-old woman with a BMI of 27 who has been admitted to the hospital for dehydration. She lives alone, her diet is very high in desserts and sweets, and she only drinks diet colas. On morning hospital rounds, the attending physician asked the group of interns what they recommend for the patient. With which intern should you DISAGREE?
A) Intern A: Try to lose enough weight to achieve a desirable BMI.
B) Intern B: Try to incorporate soft fruits and cooked vegetables into the diet.
C) Intern C: Try to avoid sodas that contain caffeine as they may contribute to dehydration.
D) Intern D: Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (or the equivalent in fruit juices) .
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