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Which one of the nutrients listed below has a direct, proven relationship to increasing LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and therefore, an increased risk of coronary heart disease?

a. Trans fatty acids b. Carbohydrates c. Calcium d. Protein

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C calcium - it helps break down bad tissues
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Trans fatty acids raise LDL cholesterol levels and lower HDL cholesterol levels. Trans fatty acids are much like saturated fats, they may even be worse.
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