Which goal is appropriate for a person attempting to control cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels?
1. Limit cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg daily.
2. Limit saturated fat intake to less than 15% of total calories.
3. Limit dietary fat to less than 50% of total calories.
4. Increase plant sterol intake to 1–2 grams daily.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Cholesterol intake should be less than 200 mg daily.
Rationale 2: Saturated fat intake should be reduced to less than 7% of total calories daily.
Rationale 3: Dietary fat intake should be less than 30% of total calories daily.
Rationale 4: The recommendation for daily plant sterol intake is 2–3 grams.
Global Rationale: Cholesterol intake should be less than 200 mg daily. Saturated fat intake should be reduced to less than 7% of total calories daily. Dietary fat intake should be less than 30% of total calories daily. The recommendation for daily plant sterol intake is 2–3 grams.
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