What should you include in a plan for teaching adults about dietary trans-fatty acids?
Select all that apply.
a. Trans fat increases the shelf-life of foods.
b. Trans fat decreases blood cholesterol levels and LDL levels.
c. The FDA mandates that trans fat content be listed on all food labels.
d. Check for hydrogenated vegetable oils on food labels.
e. Vegetable oil sprays used for cooking are high in trans fats.
A, C, D
Trans-fatty acids are saturated fats created when food manufacturers add hydrogen to polyunsaturated plant oils, such as corn oil. This process solidifies the fat, improves texture and flavor, and extends the shelf-life of the food. Trans fats increase (not decrease) blood cholesterol levels. Additionally, they raise LDL levels. The FDA mandates that trans fat content be listed on all food labels. Intake of saturated and trans fat should be limited. Vegetable oil sprays are not high in trans fats. The CDC recommends cooking and baking with vegetable oils (liquid or spray) instead of solid fats (e.g., solid shortenings, butter, lard).
You might also like to view...
A student nurse is caring for an infant who was just circumcised. What assessment finding should the student report to the registered nurse?
A. No voiding for 8 hours B. Slight blood on the diaper C. Swelling on the glans penis D. Wishes to be held continuously
The 125-pound nurse assesses the weight of a patient. What weight is the heaviest the nurse may safely lift by herself?
a. 158.75 lb b. 168.75 lb c. 178.75 lb d. 188.75 lb
A nurse is teaching a group of couples a class on building positive relationships at a local community center
The nurse is focusing this session on learning skills to be open-minded and respectful to those with opposing opinions. Based on this data, on which component of wellness is the nurse focusing this session? A) Physical B) Social C) Environment D) Emotional
A control group in an experiment is always the group that gets "care as usual."
A) True B) False