A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Clients About Food

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about food recommendations for fat. Which recommendations or guidelines are from the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council? Select all that apply.

A) Cholesterol has no known role in preventing disease and is not required in the diet.
B) Saturated fats should be eliminated from the diet; they provide no beneficial role.
C) Trans-fats should be limited as much as possible because they are not essential.
D) Trans-fatty acids should comprise less than 1% of the diet to meet nutritional needs.
E) Recommended ranges for consuming fats should be flexible for dietary planning.