Nutrient characteristics of nuts that may lower heart disease risk include:

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Nuts are high in dietary fiber, which helps to reduce cholesterol levels, and also contain vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to protect against the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. However, nuts are also high in total fat, but the majority of the fat is unsaturated (especially mono- and poly-unsaturated), which can actually help to lower the risk of heart disease. Therefore, options A and B, or D, are the correct choice. Option C is incorrect, as nuts are not low in total fat.

Nutrient Characteristics of Nuts That May Lower Heart Disease Risk