Today's recommendations for fat intake emphasize:
A) lowering the intake of all types of fat.
B) low-fat diets only for those at risk for heart disease.
C) replacing saturated and trans- fats with unsaturated fats.
D) consuming no more than 20 grams of fat per day.
E) decreasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

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Today's recommendations for fat intake emphasize replacing saturated and trans- fats with unsaturated fats, as they have been shown to have positive effects on health. It is not recommended to lower the intake of all types of fat or to follow low-fat diets only for those at risk for heart disease. There is also no guideline to consume no more than 20 grams of fat per day. Decreasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids is also not recommended, as they are essential for optimal health.

Today's Recommendations for Fat Intake Emphasize