Health and nutrition authorities used to recommend a low-fat diet for heart disease prevention. Current research and consensus now encourages consumers to focus on the type of fat, rather than the amount of fat, in a diet. Explain what "types" of fats are considered to be heart healthy and what changes an individual can make regarding fat in the diet to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
What will be an ideal response?
See section 22-3.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) RDA. B) UL. C) EAR. D) AI.
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