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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 PebblesTM 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 there much fat left in Jackie's new diet plan? Is it necessary for her to drastically lower her fat intake?
What types of fat should Jackie try to consume? Why are these types of fat the most desirable?
What types of foods has Jackie used to replace the fat in her diet?
What food groups are missing from her new diet plan? How many servings should she be including from these food groups?
Is Jackie's new exercise routine appropriate?