A nurse is teaching a class for cardiac patients on healthy lifestyle. Which of the following statements would best indicate to the nurse that the class has understood the presentation?

A. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients:

Eggs are rich in protein, B12, choline, and other nutrients.

B. Eating eggs in moderation can be part of a heart-healthy diet for most people:

For most people, eating 1 egg/day or fewer is not harmful, especially when paired with a healthy diet.

C. Eggs should be completely avoided because they always raise cholesterol to harmful levels:

This is outdated. Research shows moderate egg consumption does not significantly affect blood cholesterol in healthy individuals.

D. Only egg whites have nutritional value; the yolks should always be discarded:

Yolks contain important nutrients (choline, lutein). While they contain cholesterol, they're not void of value.

E. Most of the cholesterol in our blood is made by the body, not directly from eating eggs:

The liver produces most cholesterol in the body. Dietary cholesterol has less impact than once believed.

A. “If we could just eliminate cholesterol from the body it would help to solve the problem of heart disease.”

Cholesterol has important functions (e.g., hormone production, cell membranes). The body needs some cholesterol to function properly.

B. “So, if I eat healthy, I don't really need to worry about exercising.”

Exercise is an important lifestyle factor that works together with healthy eating to reduce cardiac risk.

C. “I have to have some cholesterol in my diet because it has specific functions in the body.”

While cholesterol is necessary, the body makes enough on its own. It’s not essential to consume dietary cholesterol.

D. “If I decrease my fat intake, especially saturated fats, and watch my portion size, this will be a start to improving my health.”

This shows understanding of portion control and saturated fat reduction, both of which improve heart health.