This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Proteins, Fats, Rich Sources, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Goal of Prudent diet, Total Cholesterol : HDL ratio should be less than:- 
Select and explain. 
A. 1.5, B. 2.5, C. 3.5, D. 4.5
C: 3.5
Answer: C: 3.5 
Explanation: PRUDENT DIET: Dietary modification is the principal preventive strategy in the prevention of CORONARY HEA DISEASE WHO recommendation changes main goal cholesterol : HDL ratio <3.5 It includes: 1. Reduction of fat intake to <20-30 % of total energy intake 2. Consumption of saturated fats < 7 % of total energy intake 3. Reduction in dietary cholesterol to < 200 mg/day 4. Increase in complex carbohydrate consumption 5. Reduction of salt intake to < 5gms. per day 6. Avoidance of alcohol consumption