The best food sources of essential fatty acids are:

a. vegetable oils.
b. tropical oils.
c. hydrogenated oils.
d. nuts.


ANS: A

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The best way to add antioxidants to the diet is to ________.

a. rely on supplements to meet RDA b. combine dietary intake and supplementation c. add a selenium supplement to a diet rich in vitamin E d. eat generous servings of fruits and vegetables daily e. create a diet rich in low-carb, high-protein foods

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein in a healthy diet is _____

A) 20 to 45 percent of total energy B) 50 to 70 percent of total energy C) 45 to 60 percent of total energy D) 10 to 35 percent of total energy

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