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Which of the Following Statements About Dietary Fat Requirement Is

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Which of the following statements about dietary fat requirement is FALSE?


A) The body can synthesise saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids from carbohydrate, protein or other fat.
B) The human body has an unlimited capacity to store fat in adipose tissue.
C) The ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids in the diet is important because these fatty acids compete for the same enzymes in the digestion and absorption process.
D) The FAO recommends maximum total fat intakes of 30 per cent of energy for men and women with sedentary or moderate physical activity.
E) It is recommended that saturated fat intake should be less than 10 per cent of energy.

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