Your friend saw an advertisement online for a supplement containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Which of the following statements about MCTs is true?
A. MCTs contain fatty acids that are 4 or fewer carbons in length
B. MCTs provide fewer kcal per gram than long-chain fatty acids
C. MCTs are transported directly to muscles following absorption
D. MCTs are absorbed directly into the blood without being converted into chylomicrons
Answer: D
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