Which of the following statements about blood lipoprotein balance is true? A. It is important to take in 200 mg of cholesterol daily to maintain LDL and HDL levels. B. Cholesterol in food is the main determinant of increased LDL levels C. LDL and HDL levels are both affected by diet. D. HDL level is more affected by behavioral factors such as frequency of smoking and physical activity.

Which of the following statements about blood lipoprotein balance is true? A. It is important to take in 200 mg of cholesterol daily to maintain LDL and HDL levels. B. Cholesterol in food is the main determinant of increased LDL levels C. LDL and HDL levels are both affected by diet. D. HDL level is more affected by behavioral factors such as frequency of smoking and physical activity.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter21: Carbohydrate- Controlled Diets For Diabetes Mellitus

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