Among the following, which should be the first action taken to lower blood cholesterol?

A) Begin drug treatment
B) Consume a high-protein diet
C) Consume large amounts of fish and fish oils
D) Achieve and maintain appropriate body weight


Ans: D) Achieve and maintain appropriate body weight

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The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____

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