Which of the Following Reflects Current Dietary Advice About Cholesterol

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects current dietary advice about cholesterol?

• A) An individual consuming a 2000 kcal diet should eat no more than 300 mg cholesterol per day.
• B) Intake of "good cholesterol" is encouraged, but intake of "bad" cholesterol should be as low as possible.
• C) Cholesterol from plant sources should be consumed daily to reduce the absorption of cholesterol from animal sources.
• D) There are no formal recommendations regarding dietary cholesterol since intake is much lower than endogenous synthesis.

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