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Calvin is a 19-year-old collegiate gymnast

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Calvin is a 19-year-old collegiate gymnast. He has been consuming approximately 3,200 calories per day, feels energetic, recovers well, and has maintained his weight at 150 pounds for the last 2 years. After a recent blood test, he discovered that his total cholesterol is 235. He is concerned about this result and asks for your assistance in making the necessary dietary changes to lower his cholesterol.

1. How many grams of total fat would you recommend Calvin consume daily? Calculate and show your work. 
2. How many grams of saturated fat would you recommend Calvin consume daily? Calculate and show your work. 
3. How many grams of monounsaturated fat would you recommend Calvin consume daily? Calculate and show your work.
4. How many grams of polyunsaturated fats would you recommend Calvin consume daily? Please calculate. Show your work. 
5. Do you have any other dietary suggestions that would help Calvin lower his cholesterol? Submit 5-sentences. Explain why he should or shouldn't lower his cholesterol and provide examples and additional relevant information to help support your answer.