Eating a diet high in trans fatty acids has been shown to increase circulating levels of LDL. Why do food manufacturers use trans fatty acids like partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in packaged and processed foods?
What will be an ideal response?
Trans fatty acids increase a food’s shelf life.
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Despite indulging in unhealthy behaviors such as eating relatively high amounts of saturated fat and smoking, French people have a relatively low occurrence of cardiovascular disease. This observation is called
A. the French oxymoron. B. the French connection. C. the French bistro effect. D. the French paradox.
In general, as the caloric consumption from alcoholic beverages increases, the nutrient quality of the diet ____
A) decreases B) increases C) stays the same D) improves
The fat-soluble vitamins include _____
a. A, D, E, and K b. A and C c. B-complex and C d. B-complex and K e. A, B-complex, and E
Obese people are more likely to die of ________ than people who aren't obese.
A. elevated HDL cholesterol B. skin cancer C. all causes D. type 1 diabetes