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Describe the ripple effect relating to nutrient intake.

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Which of the following is not true regarding plant sterols?
 
 a. They are structurally similar to cholesterol.
  b. They interfere with cholesterol absorption.
  c. They raise blood cholesterol levels.
  d. They help to reduce blood cholesterol levels.



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Dietary changes affect the level of intake of many nutrients. Switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet, for instance, may result in a lower intake of calories and higher intake of dietary fiber and vitamins. Consequently, dietary changes introduced for the purpose of improving intake of a particular nutrient produce a ripple effect on the intake of other nutrients.

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