HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lipids containing unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature - True or False?
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unsaturated fats, which are liquid at room temperature, are considered beneficial fats because they can improve blood cholesterol levels, ease inflammation, stabilize heart rhythms, and play a number of other beneficial roles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unsaturated fats are typically from plant sources and tend to be liquid at room temperature. Mono-unsaturated fats may help increase HDL (the good cholesterol). Trans-fatty acids occur during the chemical process called hydrogenation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: (d) Olive oil is the kind of lipid that is liquid at room temperature.

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