Fat restricted diet is indicated for which conditions?

• A. Hypertension only
• B. Diabetes mellitus
• C. Inflamed gallbladder or cardiovascular disease
• D. Renal stones

Answer: (C)

A fat-restricted diet is used when the gallbladder needs less stimulation and when lipid levels need to be managed. When the gallbladder is inflamed, fat intake prompts a strong gallbladder contraction, which can worsen pain; limiting dietary fat helps reduce this stimulation and eases symptoms. In cardiovascular disease, reducing fat intake can lower circulating cholesterol and triglycerides, helping slow plaque buildup and lessen heart workload. This approach isn’t the primary strategy for hypertension (where sodium control and overall weight management are more central), for diabetes (where carbohydrate management and glycemic control take priority), or for renal stones (which depend on stone type and fluid balance rather than fat content). So, inflamed gallbladder or cardiovascular disease is the situation where a fat-restricted diet is most appropriate.