NUTRITION ALC+MASTW/MDA W/ET AC PKG
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ISBN: 9780135158999
Author: Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 4TF
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To examine: Whether the statement, “The main source of saturated fat in the American diet is red meat”, is true or false.
Introduction: A balanced diet is required for a healthy living. It is essential to keep or create a balance in one’s food habits so that the body can meet daily nutritional requirement without facing any deprivation for a healthier lifestyle. There is some amount of energy stored in food called as calories that are daily required for the body.
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