Vignette #2 Bob Is Committed to Losing Weight but Knows

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Vignette #2 Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob understand this topic better.
Bob wants to lower his blood cholesterol. What piece of advice should he ignore ?

• A) You should lower your intake of trans fats only, not of other types of fat.
• B) Lowering your saturated fat intake may be more important than reducing dietary cholesterol.
• C) Eat more plant sources of fats to lower total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
• D) Eat more high-soluble fiber foods such as legumes.
• E) Bake or grill fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats.

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Definitions:

Face Value

The nominal or original value stated on a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock certificate, not necessarily its current market value.

Coupon Rate

An annual percentage rate that reflects the interest paid on a bond relative to its face value.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, including interest payments and the gain or loss due to the difference between its purchase price and its face value.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value of a security stated by the issuer, primarily relevant for bonds and the amount repaid at maturity.