Which of the Following Statements Are True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true?

• A) Results of the Framingham Study first demonstrated that high cholesterol increases the risk of CHD.
• B) Results of the Seven Countries Study first demonstrated that high cholesterol increases the risk of CHD.
• C) Results of the Framingham Study demonstrated significant cardioprotection from consuming a "Mediterranean diet."
• D) Results of the Seven Countries Study demonstrated significant cardioprotection from consuming a "Mediterranean diet."
• E) Both a and c are true.
• F) Both b and d are true.

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