Which statement correctly matches a diet type with its typical indication?

• A. Sodium-restricted diet is indicated for hypertension, heart failure, renal or liver disease
• B. Fat-restricted diet is indicated for inflammatory bowel disease
• C. Consistent carbohydrate diet is indicated for dehydration
• D. High-protein diet is indicated for anemia

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is how diet prescriptions target fluid and electrolyte balance to help in common medical conditions. A sodium-restricted diet lowers overall sodium intake, which reduces water retention and decreases blood volume. This helps control blood pressure and edema, making it a typical recommendation for hypertension, heart failure, renal disease, or liver disease with fluid overload.

The other options don’t fit as standard indications. Fat restriction is usually used for fat-malabsorption conditions or certain pancreatic or biliary diseases, not inflammatory bowel disease. A consistent carbohydrate diet is used primarily for glucose control in diabetes, not dehydration. A high-protein diet isn’t specifically indicated for anemia, which is typically addressed with iron, B12, or folate management and overall nutritional support.