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The goal of treatment is to control conditions that can raise triglyceride levels, such as obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes. Patients may be told not to drink alcohol. The use of birth control pills (oral contraceptives) should be reviewed an...
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Dietary counseling provides individualizing nutritional care for encouraging modification of eating habits. It may also assist in prevention or treatment of nutrition-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer , obesity , diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
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The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are nutrient intake levels that meet the needs of most healthy Americans. They were originally developed by the National Academy of Sciences, and were based on nutrient levels that would prevent nutrient deficiencies.
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