Which of the following statements about cholesterol is TRUE? A. Cholesterol has a multiple carbon-rings structure B. Cholesterol is a water-soluble nutrient C. Food that are high in cholesterol tend to be low in saturated fat D. Because cholesterol is not essential to our body, the FDA recommends keeping your cholesterol intake to an absolute minimum

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is TRUE? A. Cholesterol has a multiple carbon-rings structure B. Cholesterol is a water-soluble nutrient C. Food that are high in cholesterol tend to be low in saturated fat D. Because cholesterol is not essential to our body, the FDA recommends keeping your cholesterol intake to an absolute minimum

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter4: Lipids

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SC

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