NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Fats that come mainly from plant sources and are usually liquid at room temperature are called
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carbohydrates
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amino acids
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saturated fatty acids
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unsaturated fatty acids
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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: -In true plant-based diets, unsaturated fatty acids predominate, whereas saturated fatty acids come largely from animal sources such as dairy products and eggs. Plant-based diets include foods that contain fats, such as nuts and seeds and oils from grains and seeds.
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