What action should the consumer take if "partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil" is listed as one of the first three ingredients on a food label? Why?


To limit the sources of trans fatty acids in the diet (identified by "partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil" as one of the first three ingredients listed on the label), replace the item with a similar food that lists "liquid vegetable oil" as one of the first three ingredients.

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a. age. b. micronutrient status. c. overall mortality. d. patient satisfaction.

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The compound _______________ is used by the body to synthesize acetylcholine and a variety of phospholipids needed for cell membrane structure; it is considered a conditionally essential nutrient

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends _____% on lifestyle factors and 19% on genetics

a. 10 b. 19 c. 44 d. 51 e. 81

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The onset of renal failure is not usually apparent until what percentage of renal function is lost?

a. 50-70% b. about 40% c. 20-30% d. about 15% e. 5-10%

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