Patients should be counseled to select foods labeled as "low cholesterol." Stick margarine,a cholesterol-free product,is a good selection because it is low in saturated fat and only partially hydrogenated.

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Both statements are false."Low cholesterol" on a food label can be misleading.A cholesterol-free product such as stick margarine can still be high in detrimental saturated fat and trans fatty acids.Partially hydrogenated foods are high in trans fatty acids,which should be avoided because saturated fats have been modified through processing to an unhealthy alternative.The dental hygienist should teach patients to read the Nutrition Facts Label for saturated and trans fats to avoid substituting one unhealthy fat for another.

Patients Should Be Counseled to Select Foods Labeled as "Low