While you do not want to eliminate fat entirely, it is important to choose types of fat that will be most beneficial to your health. This may involve making additions or substitutions to your usual diet choices in order to increase your intake of unsaturated fats and decrease your intake of saturated and trans fats. Choose the meal below that contains primarily healthful fats.
a. roasted salmon, spinach sautéed in olive oil, brown rice, and toasted walnuts
b. roasted turkey breast (no gravy), broccoli topped with 2 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese, and mashed potatoes made with cream and butter
c. grilled hamburger patty (85% lean) on a whole-wheat bun, raw carrots and celery with .25 cup of blue cheese dressing, and buttered corn on the cob
d. fried chicken breasts from a fast-food restaurant, a green salad with no dressing, mac and cheese, and green beans with butter
Ans: a. roasted salmon, spinach sautéed in olive oil, brown rice, and toasted walnuts
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