Question

The client attends two sessions with the dietitian to learn about diet modifications to minimize gastroesophageal reflux. The teaching would be considered successful if the client decreases the intake of which foods?

A. Fats.
B. High-sodium foods.
C. Carbohydrates.
D. High-calcium foods.

Answer 1

Fats. (Ans. A)

Explanation:

Fats which are associated with low esophageal sphincter tone, causing increase reflux. Fatty foods can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to lighten, and allowing more stomach acid to backflow into the esophagus.

Eating fatty foods can cause a greater risk for reflux symptoms and these types of foods also delaying in the stomach empty. Carbohydrates and food containing high sodium and calcium do not affect gastroesophageal reflux.