What are five recommended general dietary guidelines to lower your LDL-cholesterol?
? Minimize the use of simple and refined carbohydrates (including sugars) and processed foods.
? Consume between 25 and 38 grams of fiber daily, including a minimum of 10 grams of soluble fiber (good sources are oats, fruits, barley, legumes, and psyllium).
? Increase consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans.
? Do not consume more than 200 mg of dietary cholesterol a day.
? Consume red meats (three ounces per serving) fewer than three times per week and no organ meats (such as liver and kidneys).
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Fill in the blank with the right word.
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A) valvorrhexis B) valve prolapse C) valvulitis D) valve stenosis
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