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Individuals Are Encouraged to Limit Their Intake of Animal-Source Foods

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Individuals are encouraged to limit their intake of animal-source foods because they tend to be high in ____________________ fats and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.


Definitions:

Sig

An abbreviation for "signatura" used in medical prescriptions, indicating the directions for the patient's use of the medication.

Ointment

A salve; a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties.

Enema

The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon.

Narcotic

A drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death, depending on the dosage.

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