HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an unsaturated fat?
A
Palm oil
B
Olive oil
C
Tropical oil
D
Coconut oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regardless of the type, olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, containing about 75% by volume. When substituted for saturated fat, monounsaturated fats help lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol. The health benefits of olive oil have been attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Olive Oil Is Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats About 14% of the oil is saturated fat, whereas 11% is polyunsaturated, such as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (1). But the predominant fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content.

Detailed explanation-3: -Olive oil has 70-80% oleic acid which is a monounsaturated fat, and 8-10% polyunsaturated fats. On the other hand most other vegetable oils contain less monounsaturated fats and more polyunsaturated fats.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unsaturated fats are found in plant foods and oily fish, and they are usually liquid at room temperature. They’re found in: oils from vegetables, nuts and seeds, such as sunflower, safflower, rapeseed, olive, peanut, walnut and corn oil. spreads based on these oils.

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