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DelorasTo

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What role do polyunsaturated fatty acids play in the brain and spinal cord?
 
  A) They help transmit information between cells of the brain and spinal cord.
  B) They regulate calcium within normal ranges.
  C) They block the production of vessel-clogging cholesterol.
  D) They deplete the brain's glycogen levels.

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Which of the following will help keep saturated fat intake at a healthy level?
 
  A) keeping cholesterol intake below 300 mg/day
  B) avoiding fatty fish, such as salmon
  C) eating fewer than 1,500 cal per day
  D) choosing hydrogenated vegetable shortening instead of butter


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Pswine

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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DelorasTo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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