After reading the paragraph below, answer the questions that follow.
Fred is a 24-year-old college student whose father was just diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Since he knows that these problems often run in families, Fred has asked his doctor to recommend a plan so that he can minimize his risk of developing similar problems. The following are a few of the doctor's recommendations: quit smoking, exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, reduce dietary saturated fats and trans fats, and eat more fruits and vegetables.
Fred explained to his family how the doctor's advice would help prevent cardiovascular disease, but he made a mistake in his explanation. Which of the following statements is false?
◦ Exercise increases the body's production of LDL.
◦ Smoking will increase the body's production of LDL.
◦ A diet high in saturated fats is associated with a higher risk of heart disease.
◦ A diet high in saturated fats tends to increase LDL levels.