Question

List the type of fats in order from having the most positive effect on blood cholesterol levels to having the most negative effects on blood cholesterol? Check all that apply. Which of the following are heart-healthy substitutions? Check all that apply.

Options:
a. Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Saturated, Trans
b. Saturated, Trans, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated
c. Polyunsaturated, Monounsaturated, Trans, Saturated
d. Trans, Saturated, Polyunsaturated, Monounsaturated

Answer 1

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have the most positive effect on blood cholesterol levels, while saturated and trans fats have the most negative effects. Heart-healthy substitutions include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of fats, from most positive effects on blood cholesterol levels to most negative effects, is:

1. Monounsaturated
2. Polyunsaturated
3. Saturated
4. Trans

Heart-healthy substitutions include:

• Monounsaturated fats found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts
• Polyunsaturated fats found in fatty fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds