NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which source of lipids do not contain cholesterol?
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Coconut oil
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Meat
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Fish
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Dairy products
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Coconut oil contains no cholesterol, no fiber, and only traces of vitamins, minerals, and plant sterols. Plant sterols have a chemical structure that mimics blood cholesterol, and may help to block the absorption of cholesterol in the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Coconut oil is high in saturated fat and may, therefore, raise serum cholesterol concentrations, but beneficial effects on other cardiovascular risk factors have also been suggested.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both are classified as medium-chain fatty acids. The main fatty acid in coconut oil is lauric acid (C12:0). Lauric acid can be classified as either a medium-chain or a long-chain fatty acid.
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