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Omega-3 fatty acids tend to ___ blood clotting.

decrease

trans fatty acids

these fats increase blood cholesterol, LDL, inflammation, and are created when unsaturated fatty acids are partially hydrogenated

omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

these fats reduce inflammatory responses, blood clotting, and triglyceride levels

omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

these fats regulate blood pressure and increase blood clotting

The primary role of HDL in the body is to transport lipids

to the liver for metabolism

Dietary consumption of which of the following has the greatest impact on blood lipids?

saturated fat

A diet high in trans fats

increased LDL and decreases HDL

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for total fat intake is

20-35

Cardiologists and other healthcare professionals recommend that people who are at elevated risk for developing cardiovascular disease adopt an "anti-atherosclerotic" lifestyle to help prevent atherosclerosis. Which of the following is a component of an anti-atherosclerotic lifestyle?

Consumption of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants **All of these are components of an anti-atherosclerotic lifestyle.** Diet low in saturated fat and trans fat Smoking cessation

unsaturated fatty acids

These fats decrease blood levels of cholesterol and are liquid at room temperature

Saturated fatty acids

These fats increase blood levels of cholesterol and are solid at room temperature

Which lipid is the primary source of dietary fat in our diets?

Triglycerides


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