"Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels."

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Answer:

High in carbohydrates

Explanation:

Diets that are high in carbohydrates produces more sugar after digestion and leads to glycogenesis. This sugar exceeds the glycogen level of the body and it is converted to fat which increases the risk of heart diseases. High carbohydrate diet increases the risk of heart diseases as it is closely associated with insulin resistance, abdominal fat distribution, high plasma triglycerides level , low HDL -cholesterol and oxidative stress. High carbohydrate diets, especially refined carbohydrate causes weight gain with its associated problems such as cardiovascular diseases.

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