Multiple sclerosis — Swank Diet key principle

• A. Low in saturated fats, high in cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, herring)
• B. High in saturated fats, low in fat overall
• C. Plant-based, no animal products
• D. High carbohydrate, low fat

Answer: (A)

The principle being tested is that this dietary approach aims to reduce inflammatory triggers by limiting saturated fats and boosting omega-3 fats from fish. In the Swank diet for multiple sclerosis, saturated fat intake is kept very low because these fats are thought to promote inflammatory processes that could worsen MS activity. At the same time, the diet encourages consumption of cold-water fish, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). These fats help modulate inflammation and support cell membranes, which may be beneficial for nerve health in MS.

So, the best answer reflects both points: keeping saturated fats low and increasing intake of cold-water fish for their anti-inflammatory omega-3s. The other options don’t align with this core strategy—one emphasizes high saturated fat, another suggests a strict plant-based approach, and another focuses on high carbohydrate with low fat—none of which capture the Swank diet’s emphasis on reducing saturated fats and boosting omega-3s from fish.