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Certain properties in fruits and vegetables known as _____ may be responsible for cholesterol-lowering effects
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Maintaining a healthy _____ is a critical component of reducing heart disease risk.
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Increasing dietary potassium may provide a protective effect against _____ by increasing the amount of sodium excreted from the body.
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In your refrigerator, keep fresh fruits and vegetables ____ from raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs.
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High blood _____, often from a high fat diet, can lead to plaque formation in blood vessel walls.
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______ disease: a broad term for conditions that result in narrowed or blocked blood vessels that may lead to chest pain, heart attack, or stroke
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____ buildup occurs with no symptoms and causes narrowing of the arteries, high blood pressure, and may lead to a heart attack without warning.
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_____ all cut, peeled or cooked fresh fruits and vegetables within two hours of preparing.
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_____ is an essential mineral that plays an important role in electrolyte regulation, nerve function, muscle control, and blood pressure.
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_____ lowers LDL cholesterol by binding to it in the intestine and passing it out of the body.
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Individuals with heart disease, diabetes, or high LDL cholesterol should limit intake of ____ fat to less than 7% of total daily calories.
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Purchase ____ meat instead of dark meat to reduce saturated fat intake.
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Potassium is found in many foods, especially those of ___ origin such as oranges, avocados, bananas, and tomatoes.
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Choose ____ meats and plant-based protein sources to reduce heart disease risk.
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______: hardening of the arteries
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Remove ____ from chicken to reduce saturated fat intake.
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____ grow most rapidly in the range 40°F–140°F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes.
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The _____ diet is higher in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, while lower in total fat, saturated fat, and sodium than the typical American diet.
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Reducing ____ intake may prevent and control high blood pressure.
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Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least ____ seconds before and after handling fresh fruits and vegetables.
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