Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. Jack wants to learn how to cook healthier meals now that he is better informed. Which suggestion is not a good idea based on current recommendations?
a. Use fruit jam instead of margarine on toast.
b. Use applesauce instead of butter when baking brownies.
c. Eat more sardines and herring.
d. Drink 3 glasses of red wine each day.
e. All of the above are recommended for heart health.
d
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