Question

Jackie is a 21-year-old health-conscious individual majoring in business. She recently learned that a diet high in saturated fat can contribute to high blood cholesterol and that exercise is beneficial for the heart. Jackie now takes a brisk 30-minute walk each morning before going to class, and she has started to cut as much fat out of her diet as she can, replacing it mostly with carbohydrates. A typical day for Jackie now begins with a 2-cup bowl of Fruity Pebbles with 1 cup of skim milk and ½ cup of apple juice. For lunch, she might pack a turkey sandwich on white bread with lettuce, tomato, and mustard; a 1-ounce package of fat-free pretzels; and five reduced-fat vanilla wafers. Dinner could be a 2-cup portion of pasta with some olive oil and garlic mixed in, and a small iceberg lettuce salad with lemon juice squeezed over it. Her snacks are usually baked chips, low-fat cookies, fat-free frozen yogurt, or fat-free pretzels. She drinks five diet soft drinks throughout the day as her main beverage.Is it necessary for Jackie to drastically lower her fat intake to achieve heart health?

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Jackie need not drastically lower her fat intake to achieve heart health, although lowering the fat levels in the foods she eats will contribute to a healthy heart. However, fat reduction alone is not enough to improve heart health. To have a healthy heart Jackie must:

• Fight stress.

• Use vegetable oils.

• Reduce meat consumption.

• Moderate in sugar.

• Insert more vegetables into the menu.

• Invest in vitamin D, among others.

Answer 2

Answer:

No, it's not necessary

Explanation:

Based on the provided information, Jackie seems to lead a healthy life and therefore she may continue with her exercise regime and also continue with her diet