Nutritional recommendations include lowering the intake of total fat in our diets. What is one strategy we can use to lower total fat intake in our diets?
A) Substitute regular margarine for butter.
B) Use artificially sweetened soft drinks in place of sweetened drinks.
C) Use herbs and spices in place of butter.
D) Use olive oil in place of corn oil.
C
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