Nutrition & You (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321910400
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 10TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “Oatmeal in the morning can help lower your cholesterol” is true or false.
Introduction: A balanced diet is required for a healthy living. It is essential to keep or create a balance in our food habits then the body can meet daily nutritional requirements without facing any deprivation for a healthier lifestyle.
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