Which statement about the health effects of lipids is FALSE?

a. Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in the U.S.
b. Smoking and alcohol consumption are stronger risk factors for cancer than is dietary fat.
c. There is no clear relationship between dietary cholesterol and heart disease.
d. Fat from milk or fish has not been implicated in cancer risk.
e. Choosing fat-free foods is an effective strategy in cutting kcalories.


Answer: E

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