HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

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The recommendation to replace whole-milk dairy products with low- or nonfat dairy products is appropriate for a patient with abnormal lipid profile as it reduces the intake of saturated fat and cholesterol which is beneficial for lipid management. Avoiding fatty fish or using margarine instead of butter may not provide significant benefit in this case. Drinking 4 glasses of grapefruit juice per day is not recommended as it can interact with certain medications used to treat HIV. Replacing whole-milk dairy products with low- or nonfat dairy products can help reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet, which can improve an abnormal lipid profile. This can help improve insulin resistance as well. Avoiding fatty fish is not necessary as fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can have beneficial effects on lipid profiles. Drinking a large amount of grapefruit juice is not recommended as it can interfere with certain medications used to manage HIV. Using margarine instead of butter is not necessarily beneficial, as some margarines may still contain trans fats which can contribute to an abnormal lipid profile.

HIV Patient Develops Metabolic Complications Resulting in Insulin Resistance and an Abnormal