The patient has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and placed on a low-fat diet.The patient asks the nurse,"How much fat should I have? I guess the less fat,the better." What does the nurse need to explain?

A) Fats have no significance in health and the incidence of disease.
B) All fats come from external sources and so can be easily controlled.
C) Deficiencies occur when fat intake falls below 20% of daily total fat intake.
D) Vegetable fats are the major source of saturated fats and should be avoided.

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Melanie Glaude · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The acceptable macronutrient distribution range,the range associated with reduced risk of chronic illness while providing essential intakes of total fat,is 20% to 35% for adults.Various types of fatty acids have significance for health and for the incidence of disease and are referred to in dietary guidelines.Linoleic acid and arachidonic acid,which are important for metabolic processes,are manufactured by the body when linoleic acid is available.Most animal fats have high proportions of saturated fatty acids,whereas vegetable fats have higher amounts of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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