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which dietary modification helps to meet the nutritional needs

Which dietary modification helps to meet the nutritional needs of patients with COPD?
a. Eating a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet
b. Avoiding foods that require a lot of chewing
c. Preparing most foods of the diet to be eaten hot
d. Drinking fluids with meals to promote digestion




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For patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the following dietary modification is often recommended:

b. Avoiding foods that require a lot of chewing

Patients with COPD can experience difficulty breathing while eating due to the increased effort required for both chewing and breathing. Thus, avoiding foods that need a lot of chewing can lessen the strain on their respiratory system. Additionally, certain other tips may be beneficial for COPD patients:

  • Eating smaller, more frequent meals to avoid feeling overly full, which can make breathing more difficult.
  • Ensuring a diet that is balanced but slightly higher in healthy fats and proteins and lower in carbohydrates, as high carbohydrate intake can increase carbon dioxide production, potentially worsening breathing difficulty.
  • Staying hydrated but sipping fluids between meals rather than drinking during meals to prevent bloating and avoid impacting the capacity to eat.
  • Eating softer or well-cooked foods to reduce the effort required for eating.

It's important for COPD patients to work with their healthcare providers and possibly a dietitian to tailor their diets to individual needs and health conditions.


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Lydia Sheppard

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