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What dietary factors can help prevent the formation of gallstones according to the chapter?
To help prevent the formation of gallstones, it is recommended to maintain a normal body weight, eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, and high-calcium diet, avoid rapid weight loss diets, consume alcohol moderately, and maintain an active lifestyle.
Key points
- Maintain normal body weight.
- Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.
- Increase fiber and calcium intake.
- Avoid rapid weight loss diets.
- Consume alcohol in moderation.
- Stay physically active.
Source:Medical-surgical nursing: concepts and practice by Dallred ...· Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas· p. 1102–1211
Medical-surgical nursing: concepts and practice by Dallred ...
Holly Stromberg & Carol Dallred & Susan C. deWit
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