Question

Dora loves dark chocolate. Recently she read the Nutrition Facts panel on the wrapper of her favorite chocolate bar. She was shocked to learn that it contains a high percentage of saturated fat. Which statement should help Dora evaluate whether dark chocolate is a heart-healthy choice?

(a) Group of answer choices Chocolate contains stearic acid, which does not appear to increase LDL cholesterol levels.
(b) White chocolate does not contain saturated fat and so should be consumed instead of dark chocolate.
(c) All saturated fat should be eliminated from the diet, including chocolate.
(d)Although chocolate is high in saturated fat, it contains enough calcium to compensate for any drawbacks associated with consuming saturated fat.

Answer 1

The statement that should help Dora evaluate whether dark chocolate is a heart-healthy choice is a group of answer choices Chocolate contains stearic acid, which does not appear to increase LDL cholesterol levels. LETTER A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because consuming dark chocolate decreases oxidized LDL cholesterol in the heart and also increases HDL. The decrease of oxidized LDL means that the bad cholesterol has reacted with free radicals. The dark chocolate contain a powerful source of antioxidants that go into the bloodstream and protect lipoproteins against oxidative damage.

So it will improve several important risk factors for heart failure. That is the right choice for Dora.