What would be the most appropriate dietary change for a patient who had her gallbladder removed?

Reduce the intake of fat

Reduce the amount of protein in the diet

Decrease the intake of dietary fiber

Avoid foods high in sugar

Question

What would be the most appropriate dietary change for a patient who had her gallbladder removed? 

 Reduce the intake of fat 

 Reduce the amount of protein in the diet 

 Decrease the intake of dietary fiber 

 Avoid foods high in sugar

anonymous · Answer

The gallbladder produces bile salts, which assist in digesting fats.

Reduced fat intake would be my guess.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

The one that courtney posted said that last one :o Bleh 

Now I am really confused you guise!

anonymous · Answer

let me ask my aunt. she will know

anonymous · Answer

Great!

anonymous · Answer

She said Reduce the intake of fat

anonymous · Answer

Do you know why ?

anonymous · Answer

@shrutipande9

anonymous · Answer

No sorry.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is A. The bile made by the gallbladder breaks down (emulsifies) fats. Usually, with a fatty meal the gallbladder squeezes and dumps in the bile to help digest that kind of meal. Without a gallbladder, the reserve supply is gone, so the fat isn't broken down. The intestine 'doesn't know what to do with it', so it is transported down stream...part of the reason 10% of people who have their gallbladder removed have frequent diarrhea.

shrutipande9 · Answer

sarah is right...:)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!