A patient with high blood lipids asks why the lipid profile did not improve after 3 months following a low-fat diet.What is your best response?
A) "You may need to follow a no-fat diet to improve your lipid profile."
B) "You must follow a low-fat diet for at least 6 months to see improvement."
C) "You will definitely need to be prescribed a drug to see improvement."
D) "You may have a genetic factor that is causing your high blood lipid levels."
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