A nurse is caring for a client with a history of cardiac and vascular disease. Which of the following fats should the nurse allow in the client's diet for his condition?

Question

A) Unsaturated fats
B) Trans fats
C) Saturated fats
D) Hydrogenated fats

Answer 1

Ans: A
Unsaturated fat is a healthier form of fat than saturated fat, because it contains less hydrogen, and therefore can be included in the client's diet. Saturated fats are lipids that contain as much hydrogen as their molecular structure can hold, and are generally solid. Most saturated fats are found in animal sources, such as the marbled fat in meat. Saturated fats are responsible for cardiac and vascular diseases. Trans fats are unsaturated fats that have been hydrogenated, a process in which hydrogen is added to the fat. Consumption of trans fats, saturated fats, and hydrogenated fats increases the risk of coronary heart disease.