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Rheumatic heart patients are specially advised against taking

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Fats

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Salt

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Solution

The correct option is B Salt
Salt contains sodium, which increase fluid retention, increasing the workload of the heart. So, salt intake should be restricted to only one teaspoon daily for rheumatic heart disease patients.

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