A 2% Caloric Increase in _____ Can Increase the Risk

question 21

Multiple Choice

A 2% caloric increase in _____ can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%.

• A)cholesterol
• B)triglycerides
• C)saturated fatty acids
• D)trans fatty acids
• E)an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 10:1

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Definitions:

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her work on the five stages of grief, which describe the progression of emotions experienced by terminally ill patients.

Dying

The process of coming to the end of life, resulting in the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Coping

Coping refers to the strategies and mechanisms that individuals employ to manage stress, challenges, or adversity in order to maintain psychological well-being.

Loss

The experience of having something valuable taken away or disappearing, leading to emotional grief or sadness.