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The general aims of nutrition therapy in diabetes are as follows: • Improvement in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism to as close to normal as possible • Attainment of appropriate body weight • Reduction in the risk of atherosclerosis. An ideal diabetic diet should have the following qualities: 1. It should be easy to follow. 2. The food should be delicious. 3. One should be able to eat sufficient so that he feels satisfied. 4. The food items should be easily available. 5. In addition to sugar... 

1.  Hyperlipidaemia: a) Diet should be low fat, low cholesterol, and high fibre. b) All saturated and animal fats, like egg yellow, mutton, ham, bacon, sausages, and processed cheese are to be avoided.