Question

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

Select one:
a. cholesterol.
b. protein.
c. total fat.
d. saturated fat

Answer 1

The answer is d. saturated fat. Saturated fat can raise the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood, which increases the risk of heart disease. It is recommended to limit the intake of saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories to maintain a healthy diet. Some examples of food that are high in saturated fat include butter, cheese, fatty meat, cream, and some types of oil such as coconut and palm oil.