The recommended intake for linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid is ________ and ________ of total calories, respectively
A. 20 to 35 percent; 4.8 to 6.2 percent
B. 10 to 15 percent; 2 to 3.9 percent
C. 5 to 10 percent; 0.6 to 1.2 percent
D. none of the above
ANS: C
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