Trans fats are:
A. saturated fats that are solid at room temperature such as butter, lard, and margarine
B. the type of fat that the American Heart Association has recommended as being the type of fat to consume
C. contain the HDLs and are the type of fat that assist in carrying cholesterol away from blood vessels
D. created when liquid vegetable oils go through a process called oxidation
E. none of the above as it is formed when liquid vegetable oils go through a process called hydrogenation
Answer (2)
Trans fats are unhealthy fats created through hydrogenation, which converts liquid vegetable oils into solids. They increase bad cholesterol (LDL) and decrease good cholesterol (HDL), posing significant heart health risks. Unlike other fats, they are widely discouraged in dietary recommendations. ;
Trans fats are unhealthy fats formed through hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils into solids. They can raise bad cholesterol levels and decrease good cholesterol levels, leading to heart health risks. Therefore, they should be limited in the diet as recommended by health organizations.
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