Which statement describes a low fat diet?

• A. It increases calories from fat.
• B. It reduces calories from fat and minimizes cholesterol intake.
• C. It eliminates all fat from the diet.
• D. It focuses on high protein as primary source.

Answer: (B)

A low-fat diet aims to reduce the amount of fat you eat, especially saturated fats, and to minimize cholesterol intake. The best statement captures this by describing a plan that lowers calories from fat while limiting cholesterol, helping to lower blood cholesterol levels and heart risk. It’s not about removing fat entirely—some fat is essential for health—so the idea is to reduce fat intake rather than eliminate it, and to choose foods that are naturally lower in fat, like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with low-fat dairy. The other ideas don’t fit because they either promote more fat, claim no fat is ever needed, or shift focus away from fat and cholesterol reduction.