A client who is concerned about fat intake asks what nutritional action to take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. What should the nurse say in response to this client?
A) "Eliminate saturated fat."
B) "Use fat substitutes whenever possible."
C) "Keep fat calories at less than 10% of your daily calories."
D) "Increase intake foods with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids."

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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, found primarily in cold water fish, have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. They can also be taken in the form of supplements. Saturated fats should be no more than 10% of daily calories, but a healthy diet should include 20% to 35% of calories from fat. Fat substitutes may be a good idea, but they are not the best way to reduce cardiovascular risk.

A Client Who Is Concerned About Fat Intake Asks What