Vignette #1 Jack Has Just Returned from the Hospital Where

question 98

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's 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 also 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. Which of the following would be the best choice in order for Jack to lower his LDL-cholesterol without decreasing his HDL-cholesterol?

• A) Exercise regularly.
• B) Eat an atherogenic diet.
• C) Switch back to butter instead of margarine.
• D) Eat almonds and use olive oil.
• E) Eat more trans fats when possible.

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