Nutrient recommendations for the intake of fat are the same for diabetics as for people with preexisting cardiovascular disease. What is this recommendation?
A) Keep trans fat as high as possible.
B) Limit saturated fat to less than 7% of total calories.
C) Polyunsaturated fat should provide up to 20% of total calories.
D) The level of monounsaturated fat should be the total daily calorie intake.
B
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People with diabetes are advised to limit their intake of saturated fat to less than 7% of total calories.
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