An older adult client is diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level. which food item should the nurse instruct the client to limit to help reduce body lipid levels?

To help reduce cholesterol level the client should be instructed to reduce the intake of egg yolks. Turkey, olive oil, and skim milk should all be encouraged.

Does egg yolk lower cholesterol?

While egg yolks are high in cholesterol and are a major source of dietary cholesterol, it is saturated fatty acids that have a greater effect on our blood cholesterol levels and, therefore, heart disease risk.

Does egg yolk contain lipid?

Egg yolk is made of 16% protein, 32% lipids, and 50% water. About one-third of the lipids are phospholipids, mainly phoshatidylcholine (about 80%). Conversion of egg yolk phospholipids into lysophospholipids through lipases increases the emulsion stability.

What does it mean for lipids to be high?

High levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, is also called "hyperlipidemia." Hyperlipidemia can significantly increase a person's risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious problems due to vessel wall narrowing or obstruction

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