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Proteins differ from carbohydrates and lipids due to the presence of _________.
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carbon
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hydrogen
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nitrogen
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oxygen
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Our ________ dictates the structure of each protein molecule created by the body.
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appetite
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blood glucose
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food intake pattern
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genetic material (DNA)
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The building blocks of proteins are ________.
Frage 4
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One of the important functions of proteins is to ________.
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serve as the body's primary energy source
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help maintain a strong immune system
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act as emulsifiers
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promote endurance during physical activity
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There are ________ essential amino acids.
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Peptide bonds are formed ________.
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during the emulsification process
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when proteins are denatured
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by making fatty acids
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by excluding water molecules
Frage 7
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The enzyme in the stomach that begins the breakdown of proteins into shorter polypeptide chains and single amino acids is ________.
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bicarbonate
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lipoprotein lipase
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intrinsic factor
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pepsin
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The side chain (R group) of the amino acid can be ________.
Frage 9
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Urea is mostly synthesized from amino groups in the ________.
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blood
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liver
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pancreas
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small intestine
Frage 10
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The denaturation of protein ________.
Frage 11
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An adequate intake of protein is ________ of total calories.
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5-10%
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10-15%
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15-25%
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20-40%
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An essential amino acid ________.
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forms a complete protein
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is needed only during periods of rapid growth
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is not required in the diet
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cannot be synthesized in sufficient amounts to meet the body's needs
Frage 13
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The quality of protein refers to ________.
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the protein structural level
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the ability to promote weight loss
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its freedom from toxic components
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its ability to support body maintenance
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________ and ________ are complimentary foods that provide the essential amino acids.
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corn
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beans
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apple
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celery
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macaroni
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potatoes
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bread
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butter
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The RDA for protein of a 70-kilogram (154-pound) woman is ________ grams.
Frage 16
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During which stage of life are protein needs the highest?
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adolescence
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adulthood
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infancy
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pregnancy
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For growth during adolescence, protein balance should be in ________.
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positive balance
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equilibrium
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negative balance
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constant variation
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________ is a measurement of protein quality that considers the ratio of amino acids as well as the digestibility of the protein in the food.
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Mutual supplementation
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PDCAAS
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Deamination
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Essential amino acids
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Edema in the lower extremities may appear when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because ________.
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blood protein levels increase and force fluid into the cells
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blood protein levels drop and fluid shifts into the tissue
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as sodium is retained in the body, fluid is also retained in the body
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fluid retention optimizes protein nutrition
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When compared to animal proteins, plant proteins ________.
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are usually superior in their array of essential amino acids
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are usually deficient in one or more essential amino acids
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usually have equal quantities of essential amino acids
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are equal in quality so long as they are served raw
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An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal is ________.
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A total vegetarian or vegan will eat ________.
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only fruits, nuts, eggs, and vegetables
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only foods from plant sources
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milk products, eggs, and fish
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milk products
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Vegetarians who do not eat any animal products or nutrient-fortified products should consider supplementing their diets with ________.
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vitamin A
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vitamin C
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vitamin B12
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vitamin E
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Compared to omnivores, vegetarians tend to have ________.
Frage 25
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In order for athletes to increase their muscle size, they need to include ________.
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high protein meals
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sports drinks
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protein supplements
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resistance training
Frage 26
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Organic substances that are insoluble in water are classified as ________.
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carbohydrates
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lipids
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proteins
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minerals
Frage 27
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________ is the three-carbon "backbone" found in triglycerides.
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Carbon skeleton
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Sterol
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Fatty acid
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Glycerol
Frage 28
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Fatty acids vary with the ________.
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degree of saturation
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nutritive content
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calories per gram
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cholesterol content
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A key characteristic of essential fats is that they ________.
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are monosaturated fatty acids
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can be made from substances readily available in the body
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must be supplied by the diet
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are short-chain fatty acids
Frage 30
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The type of lipid that has a ring structure is a(n) ________.
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micelle
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HDL
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glycerol
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sterol
Frage 31
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The most typical form of lipids found in food is ________.
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glycerol
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lipoproteins
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triglycerides
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sterols
Frage 32
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Olive and canola oil contain abundant amounts of ________ fats.
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saturated
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Hydrogenate
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trans
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monounsaturated
Frage 33
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Which combination of foods is highest in fat?
Frage 34
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A food with "hidden" fat is ________.
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a carrot
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a blueberry muffin
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soybean oil
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butter
Frage 35
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Hydrogenation of fat ________.
Frage 36
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Which statement about cholesterol is true?
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It is an essential fatty acid
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It can be synthesized by the body
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It must be obtained from food
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It is available from plant sources
Frage 37
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Bile is produced in the ________.
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gallbladder
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small intestine
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liver
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pancreas
Frage 38
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Phospholipids are water soluble because they ________.
Frage 39
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Lipid-digesting enzymes are produced in the ________.
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gallbladder
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small intestine
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liver
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pancreas
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A ________ is a spherical compound that transports the end-products of lipid digestion to the intestinal mucosal cells.
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lipoprotein lipase
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glycerol
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VLDL
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micelle
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The primary source of energy for the body at rest is ________.
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protein
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glucose
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fat
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vitamins
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A piece of cake containing 10 grams of fat has ________ fat calories.
Frage 43
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Prolonged low-intensity physical activity depends on energy stored in ________.
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adipose cells
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muscle glycogen
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liver glycogen
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gallbladder
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High amounts of medium-chain triglycerides such as ________ can negatively impact blood lipids.
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olive oil
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coconut oil
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fish oil
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canola oil
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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for total fat is 20% to ________ % of total energy.
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A modifiable risk factor for heart disease is ________.
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family history
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blood lipid levels
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age
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gender
Frage 47
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Consuming ________ has the biggest impact on blood cholesterol levels.
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monounsaturated fats
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polyunsaturated fats
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saturated fats
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cholesterol
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LDL-cholesterol is commonly referred to as "________" cholesterol.
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The dietary lipid type that most profoundly raises LDL and lowers HDL is ________ fat.
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monounsaturated
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polyunsaturated
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trans
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cholesterol
Frage 50
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A common type of prescription drug used to reduce body cholesterol levels is ________.
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antihistamines
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ACE inhibitors
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statins
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analgesics
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Diets high in ________ can help reduce the production of endogenous VLDLs.
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saturated fat
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omega-3 fatty acids
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fiber
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antioxidants