Therapeutic lifestyle changes that can control high blood cholesterol levels include what percentage of total caloric intake as saturated fat?
1. 10 percent
2. 6 percent
3. 7 percent
4. 2 percent
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: 10 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 2: 6 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 3: The total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Rationale 4: 2 percent is incorrect because total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Global Rationale: The total caloric intake of saturated fat should be 7 percent to help reduce cholesterol levels. All other answer choices are incorrect.
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