Fred Is a 24-Year-Old College Student Whose Father Was Just

question 28

Multiple Choice

Fred is a 24-year-old college student whose father was just diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Since he knows that these problems often run in families, Fred has asked his doctor to recommend a plan so that he can minimize his risk of developing similar problems. The following are a few of the doctor's recommendations: quit smoking, exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, reduce dietary saturated fats and trans fats, and eat more fruits and vegetables.
-Which of the following would match his doctor's recommendations?

• A) Eat fewer foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
• B) Eat fewer foods that contain antioxidants.
• C) Avoid cooking with olive oil.
• D) Switch to a low-carb diet.

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