HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of lipid is a liquid at room temperature and comes from foods like nuts and fish?
A
Saturated fats
B
Unsaturated fats
C
Waxes
D
Steroids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils, nuts and fish have mostly unsaturated fats. There are two types of unsaturated fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Detailed explanation-2: -2 Lipids. Foods contain combinations of saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated fat is found in high quantities in dairy products, eggs, and meats, and vegetable oils are particularly high in unsaturated fats.

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