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asd123

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Summarize the therapeutic lifestyle changes for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about threshold concentration is incorrect (false)?
 a. Subthreshold salt levels increase perceived sweetness.
  b. Subthreshold salt levels decrease perceived acidity.
  c. Subthreshold acid concentrations make a food taste less salty.
  d. Subthreshold sugar concentrations make a food taste less salty.
  e. all of the above answers are correct


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Dietary and lifestyle modifications help to correct blood lipid abnormalities and eliminate other risk factors. Dietary recommendations are to reduce saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol; increase soluble fiber; and incorporate plant sterols, plant stanols, and fish into the diet. In addition, healthy living including regular exercise, sleep and not smoking also reduces risk factors for coronary heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

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