Your roommate is on an ultra-low fat diet to try to lose weight.Given what you know about structure of the nervous system,what advice would you give him?
A)"You should drink large quantities of water,because the brain is mostly water."
B)"Good for you! Losing weight by any means necessary can only help your brain."
C)"You should eat some healthy unsaturated fats,like those found in fish,olive oil,and nuts,because your brain needs fatty acids to build the myelin sheaths around your axons."
D)"You should eat trans fats,from donuts,because 'trans' is short for neurotransmission."

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The brain is mostly comprised of fat, and specifically requires fatty acids to build the myelin sheaths around axons. Eating healthy unsaturated fats, like those found in fish, olive oil, and nuts, can still be a part of a low-fat diet while providing essential nutrients for the brain. Drinking water is important for overall health, but not specifically related to the structure of the nervous system. Eating trans fats, found in donuts, is not a healthy choice and has no connection to neurotransmission.

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