Omega-3 Fatty Acid Dietary Recommendations

As an advanced practice nurse, you are counseling a patient on the impact of lifestyle choices on their overall health. The patient is specifically concerned about the effect of dietary habits on cardiovascular health. In your discussion, you mention that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can lead to a reduction in cholesterolemia levels.

You explain that a dietary shift towards plant-based oils should be adhered to, with a specific focus on increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids. In this context, you inform the patient that a minimum of ____ grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day is recommended for optimal cardiac protection.