A
client tells you that they avoid eggs because they contain dietary cholesterol
and they believe eating any food containing cholesterol will increase their risk
of heart disease. Which statement best describes dietary cholesterol and health?

Question

A
client tells you that they avoid eggs because they contain  dietary  cholesterol
and they believe eating any food containing cholesterol will increase their risk
of heart disease. Which statement best describes dietary cholesterol and health?

Answer

The
effect of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol varies, and overall dietary
patterns and saturated fat intake are also important

Answer

Dietary
cholesterol is not absorbed by the body, so it has no effect on blood
cholesterol

Answer

People with elevated blood cholesterol should avoid eggs because dietary cholesterol directly determines their blood cholesterol levels

Answer

Eggs
should be avoided because all dietary cholesterol significantly increases blood cholesterol

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