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Assignment:

Dave is a 46 year old attorney with a family history of heart disease (his father had a heart attack at the age of 56) whose recent blood tests reveal high LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. His doctor has advised him to eat less fat in his diet. Dave is a self-confessed "foodie" and he enjoys wine and cheese at several social functions each week. He cooks with 'real' butter at home and uses half milk and half cream in his coffee. Although fairly inactive, Dave keeps his weight stable at 170 pounds. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall.

1. What factors may be contributing to Dave's elevated cholesterol and triglyceride level?
2. From the history given, identify the main sources of saturated fat in Dave's diet. What are some reasonable changes he could make to lower his intake of saturated fat from these foods?
3. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the maximum percentage of calories from saturated fat that Dave should consume each day?
4. What additional advice should you give Dave to improve his heart health?