Choose the statements that are true regarding plant food sterols and stanols.Multiple select question.Plant sterols have blood cholesterol-lowering properties.Plant sterol intake poses the same heart health risks associated with cholesterol intake.Some plants actually contain cholesterol.Plants contain sterols similar to cholesterol.

Plant sterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and, as a result, plant sterols and stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption.Group startsTrue or False

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding plant-based diets (select all that apply)?Group of answer choicesThe following patterns are considered 'Plant-based': The Healthy American, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean Dietary PatternsAll plant-based diets decrease risk of mortality and chronic diseasePlant-based diets can and should consist of mostly plant foods along with nutrient-dense, high quality animal-source foods (like low fat dairy and lean meat)Only the plant-based diets that are 100% plants are healthyThe current Americans diet is an example of a plant-based diet - it's just an unhealthy versionVegan diets can supply all essential micronutrients to the body, without supplementation

Select all that applyA diet rich in animal sources of protein may increase risk for cardiovascular disease becauseMultiple select question.foods of animal origin are often high in cholesterol.complete (high-quality) proteins supply more calories than incomplete (lower-quality) proteins.foods of animal origin are often high in saturated fat.

What are some examples of food sources that contain cholesterol?Multiple select question.peanutsice creameggschicken

Select all that applyWhich of the following are possible benefits from eating foods rich in carotenoids? Multiple select question.decreased risk of cancerdecreased risk of cardiovascular diseaseincreased brain function