Asked by Pinky Sandhu on Sep 26, 2024

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding saturated fats?

A) They act to increase low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol.
B) They increase risk for heart attack and stroke.
C) They are found in many fried and baked snack foods.
D) They should be consumed daily.

Low-Density Lipoproteins

Often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, these are lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from the liver to tissues and can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries.

Saturated Fats

Fats that contain only saturated fatty acids, solid at room temperature, and commonly found in animal products.

Heart Attack

A medical emergency condition where blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing damage or death to heart muscle.

  • Understand the impact of saturated fats and trans fatty acids on health.
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Selmedin Mujkicabout 22 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Saturated fats are not essential and should not be consumed daily. It is recommended to limit intake of saturated fats to 10% or less of daily caloric intake.