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Which fats decrease LDL-cholesterol without deceasing HDL-cholesterol?

Which choice exceeds the equivalent of one teaspoon from the oils group?

Which substances are included in the six classes of nutrients?

Bile salts play a role in absorption of __________.

Which disease is least likely to be influenced by diet?

______ was the first fat replacer to gain the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Infants fed honey are at increased risk for

Which product is a rich source of starch?

Why are pesticides used?

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad’s atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack’s father and also are starting to think about Jack’s risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor’s office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let’s see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. Jack lacks control over which risk factor?