A patient asks the nurse which option the best choice would be when eating at a fast food restaurant, if they are trying to decrease saturated fat intake. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?

Grilled chicken sandwich

Cheeseburger and French fries

Baked potato with sour cream

Fried fish sandwich

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Grilled chicken sandwich:

Grilled chicken is lower in saturated fat than fried options and is one of the leanest protein choices at fast food restaurants.

B. Cheeseburger and French fries:

High in saturated fat from the cheese, beef, and frying oil. Not a heart-healthy choice.

C. Baked potato with sour cream:

The sour cream adds saturated fat, although the potato itself is fine. Toppings make it less ideal.

D. Fried fish sandwich:

Even though it contains fish, frying significantly increases the saturated and trans fat content, making it a poor choice.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Blood circulation:

Unlike carbohydrates and proteins, fats are too large to enter the blood directly after digestion. They are transported via the lymphatic system first.

B. The kidneys:

The kidneys are involved in filtering blood, not in the initial absorption or transport of digested fats.

C. Lymphatic circulation:

Fats are absorbed in the intestines as chylomicrons and transported first through the lymphatic system, then eventually enter the bloodstream.

D. The pancreas:

The pancreas secretes enzymes (like lipase) to help digest fats, but it is not involved in the transport of absorbed fats.

A. Unsaturated fats have fewer calories than saturated fats. B. Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature. C. Each carbon molecule is filled with hydrogen D. Saturated fats are made only from plant sources

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Unsaturated fats have fewer calories than saturated fats:

Both types of fat provide 9 calories per gram. The difference lies in chemical structure, not caloric content.

B. Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature:

This describes saturated fats, not unsaturated fats. Saturated fats (like butter) are solid at room temp.

C. Each carbon molecule is filled with hydrogen:

In saturated fats, all carbon atoms are "saturated" with hydrogen atoms, meaning no double bonds.

D. Saturated fats are made only from plant sources:

Saturated fats are found in both animal (e.g., butter, cheese) and some plant sources (e.g., coconut oil). This is inaccurate.

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