According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population, saturated fats ________.

A. should constitute no more than 7% of total energy in the diet
B. are only a health risk if they come from a food that has been fried
C. are quite visible in foods, so they should be eliminated from the diet to reduce risk of heart disease
D. are only a health risk if they come from gravies, desserts, and dairy products


Answer: A

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