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Match the following types of fats and their effects on cholesterol levels:
Match the following types of fats and their effects on cholesterol levels:
Monounsaturated fats = Maintains or raises HDL Polyunsaturated fats = Lowers LDL
Match the following dietary recommendations with the type of fats they refer to:
Match the following dietary recommendations with the type of fats they refer to:
15% from MUFA = Monounsaturated fats Up to 10% from PUFA = Polyunsaturated fats 10% from MUFA = Not specified in the text 15% from PUFA = Not specified in the text
Match the following effects on cholesterol levels with their corresponding changes:
Match the following effects on cholesterol levels with their corresponding changes:
Lowers total cholesterol = Polyunsaturated fats Maintains or raises HDL = Monounsaturated fats Lowers LDL = Both Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats Lowers HDL = Not specified in the text
Monounsaturated fats can be found in avocados and pumpkin seeds.
Monounsaturated fats can be found in avocados and pumpkin seeds.
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According to the American Heart Association guidelines, a healthy diet should provide up to 10% from monounsaturated fats for American adults.
According to the American Heart Association guidelines, a healthy diet should provide up to 10% from monounsaturated fats for American adults.
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Polyunsaturated fats raise HDL levels according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
Polyunsaturated fats raise HDL levels according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
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Consuming polyunsaturated fats lowers total cholesterol levels.
Consuming polyunsaturated fats lowers total cholesterol levels.
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The American Heart Association recommends a diet that provides up to 10% from polyunsaturated fats for healthy American adults.
The American Heart Association recommends a diet that provides up to 10% from polyunsaturated fats for healthy American adults.
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