Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

Dietary treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is based on which of the following principles? (Choose all that apply.)
  1. Decreased fluid intake to minimize edema
  2. Avoidance of large meals to lessen pressure on the airway and lungs
  3. Consideration of nutrients affected by steroid use
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answers: B and C - Dietary treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is based on avoidance of large meals to lessen pressure on the airway and lungs, and consideration of nutrients which may be affected by steroid use, such as calcium. Fluid intake is generally increased in COPD to counteract mucous production.
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