In the past few years much has been made of trans-fatty acids. The American public has been warned to attempt to eliminate "trans fats" from their diets. Why has this been encouraged?
A) Trans-fatty acids raise the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood.
B) Trans-fatty acids lower the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood.
C) Trans-fatty acids are found in coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils.
D) Trans-fatty acids account for most fat calories in the average American's diet.
A
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