Question

1) _______________ is the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids making them more saturated. The hydrogenated/trans fats that result from this process have been shown to __________  the risk of heart disease.

2) The following changes would help boost the intake of heart healthy fats in your diet. Choose all that apply.

A) Using olive oil instead of butter.

B) Snacking on an ounce of almonds each day.

C) Replacing whole milk with skim/nonfat milk.

D) Eating salmon instead of chicken

Answer 1

1. Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids making them more saturated. The hydrogenated/ trans fats that result from this process have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease.

2. Using olive oil instead of butter, snacking on an ounce of almonds each day, eating salmon instead of chicken can help boost the intake of heart-healthy fats in the diet. A, B and D are the correct options.