Multiple Choice
The patient has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and placed on a low-fat diet.The patient asks the nurse,"How much fat should I have? I guess the less fat,the better." What does the nurse need to explain?
A) Fats have no significance in health and the incidence of disease.
B) All fats come from external sources and so can be easily controlled.
C) Deficiencies occur when fat intake falls below 20% of daily total fat intake.
D) Vegetable fats are the major source of saturated fats and should be avoided.
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