Which of the following recommendations has been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease?
A) maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy
B) increasing saturated fat to at least 10% of total energy
C) decreasing intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids from cold-water fish, nuts, and canola oil
D) consuming the UL for vitamin B₆, B₁₂, and folate from supplements

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Maintaining fat intake to within 20-35% of total energy has been shown to improve blood lipid levels and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. This includes replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats. Increasing saturated fat intake (option B) would have the opposite effect. Decreasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids (option C) would also have a negative impact on blood lipid levels and overall heart health. Consuming the UL for vitamin B6, B12, and folate from supplements (option D) is not directly related to improving blood lipid levels or reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Which of the Following Recommendations Has Been Shown to Improve