Consumption of saturated and trans fats and chronic diseases

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1. The connection between the over consumption of saturated and trans fats and chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease) underscores the importance of being alert to a client's fat intake. What advice would you offer a client who reports the following?

- Drinks whole milk and eats regular cheddar cheese each day.

- Eats the following breads and cereals each day: a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast, a bologna sandwich on white bread for lunch, and biscuits or cornbread with butter to accompany dinner.

- Eats less than the equivalent of a cup of fruit each day and eats vegetables only on occasion.

2. Considering the health effects of too little dietary protein, what suggestions would you have for a teenage girl who reports the following information about her food intake?

She never eats any meat or other animal-derived foods because she is a vegan. On a typical day, she consumes toast and juice for breakfast; chips, a soft drink, and a piece of fruit for lunch; and a small amount of plain pasta with tomato sauce or steamed vegetables for dinner, along with a glass of water or tea.

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