Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds. Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL. Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk
Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
Snack: Ice cream
Mrs. Winslow has been advised to increase her intake of soluble fiber. What food is an example of a source of soluble fiber?

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Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds. Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL. Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk
Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
Snack: Ice cream
Mrs. Winslow has been advised to increase her intake of soluble fiber. What food is an example of a source of soluble fiber?

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Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower Mrs. Winslow's cholesterol levels. It is also a healthier choice compared to the other options listed in her food intake. She should consider replacing her breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast with butter and jelly with a bowl of oatmeal topped with fruits and nuts.

Betsy Winslow Is a 62-Year-Old Retired School Teacher