Therapeutic lifestyle changes that can control high blood cholesterol levels include what percentage of total caloric intake as saturated fat?

1. 10%
2. 6%
3. 7%
4. 2%


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Rationale 1:Total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7% to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 2:Total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7% to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: Total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7% to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 4:Total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7% to help reduce cholesterol levels.

Global Rationale: The total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7% to help reduce cholesterol levels. All other answer choices are incorrect.

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