Your Diet Has Been Evaluated and You Are Consuming an Average

question 79

Multiple Choice

Your diet has been evaluated and you are consuming an average of 2800 calories, 62 grams of saturated fat, and 5 grams of trans fat daily. Are these values within the recommendations for heart health?

• A)Yes, because the energy from saturated fat is within the recommended percentage range.
• B)No, because the energy from saturated fat is higher than the recommended percentage.
• C)Yes, because this represents a balanced diet.
• D)No, because the energy from trans fat should be increased.
• E)Yes, because the percentage of energy from the diet is within the recommended range.

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