Two dietary components that may help decrease blood cholesterol levels are:

a. omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber.
b. short-chain fatty acids and insoluble fiber.
c. trans fatty acids and potassium.
d. cis fatty acids and calcium.


Ans: a. omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber.

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