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Trans fats are considered bad fats. What do they do in the body? (Mark all that apply.)
 
  A) Lower HDL-cholesterol
  B) Increase insulin resistance
  C) Lower biomarkers of inflammation
  D) Raise biomarkers of inflammation
  E) Decrease the risk of colon cancer

Question 2

In 2009, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended limits of added sugar intake for adults to help prevent disease. What were those recommendations?
 
  A) 6 teaspoonfuls for women; 10 teaspoonfuls for men
  B) 8 teaspoonfuls for men; 6 teaspoonfuls for women
  C) 6 teaspoonfuls for men; 10 teaspoonfuls for women
  D) 4 teaspoonfuls for women; 6 teaspoonfuls for men



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D

Answer to Question 2

A
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In 2009, the AHA recommended that most American women limit added sugar intake to a maximum of 100 calories per day (25 g or 6 tsp) and that most American men limit their added sugar intake to 150 calories or less per day (38 g or 10 tsp).





 

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