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Omega 3 (alpha-linoleic) and Omega 6 (linoleic) are essential fatty acids. A nutrient is essential if: (Select all that apply)

It is made by the body

Its absence will create a deficiency or disease

It must come from the food we eat

A lack of it causes no harm to the body

The body can't make enough of it

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C

A. It is made by the body:

If the body can make it, it is not considered essential.

B. Its absence will create a deficiency or disease:

Essential nutrients are required to prevent deficiencies and associated diseases.

C. It must come from the food we eat:

Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized by the body in adequate amounts and must come from diet.

D. A lack of it causes no harm to the body:

If a nutrient is nonessential, a lack of it will not cause harm.

E. The body can't make enough of it:

Even if the body can produce a small amount, it's still essential if that amount is insufficient for health.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Trans fats are only harmful when eaten in very large amounts over a short period:

Trans fats are harmful even in small amounts over time due to their adverse cardiovascular effects.

B. Trans fats increase HDL levels, which lowers the risk of heart disease:

Trans fats lower HDL (good) cholesterol and raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, which increases cardiovascular risk.

C. Trans fats help preserve food but have no effect on human health:

While trans fats extend shelf life, they do have significant negative health impacts, especially on the heart.

D. Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower HDL (good) cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease:

This is the main reason for the government ban. Trans fats worsen cholesterol profiles and raise heart disease risk.

A. Spinach B. Apple C. Peanut butter D. Whole cow's milk E. Blue cheese salad dressing F. 85% lean ground beef

Correct Answer is ["C","D","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Spinach:

Spinach contains trace amounts of fat, but not in significant or measurable dietary amounts.

B. Apple:

Apples are very low in fat. They contribute minimal to no dietary fat.

C. Peanut butter:

Peanut butter is rich in unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fats.

D. Whole cow's milk:

Whole milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol.

E. Blue cheese salad dressing:

Salad dressings, especially creamy types like blue cheese, often contain saturated fat and cholesterol.

F. 85% lean ground beef:

Ground beef contains saturated fat, especially if not 100% lean.

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