Not sure sure on how to answer this please help QUESTION 1 T

Not sure sure on how to answer this.. please help.

QUESTION 1

The dietary change likely to have the best effect on one\'s LDL/HDL ratio is

A.

reducing unsaturated fatty acid intake.

B.

reducing dietary cholesterol intake.

C.

increasing saturated fat intake.

D.

reducing saturated fatty acid intake.

QUESTION 2

Which is an artificial fat with zero kilocalories?

A.

galactose

B.

hydrogenated fat

C.

triglycerides

D.

olestra

Solution

Q1. Answer: Dietary change likely to have the best effect on one\'s LDL/HDL ratio is reducing saturated fatty acid intake.

Explanation: HDL (high density lipo-protein) is a good chloestrol whereas, LDL (low density lipo-protein) is a bad cholestrol. LDL should be low in range and HDL should be in range for a healthier body. LDL/HDL ratio depicts one\'s health. Healthier fats diet which is low in Saturated fats and trans fats decreases LDL and improved ratio. Also, diets rich in unsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids improves HDL.

Q2. Answer: Olestra  is an artificial fat with zero kilocalories.

Explanation: It is a fat substitute that does not give any calories, or cholesterol.