NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question
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Which type of fat is solid at room temp.
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saturated
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unsaturated
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fat is solid at room temperature. It is found mostly in animal-based foods (such as meat, butter, milk, and cheese) and in coconut oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter. Saturated fat can raise your cholesterol. Limit saturated fat.
Detailed explanation-2: -In general, fats that are solid at room temperature come from animals and are saturated fats. Picture a marbled steak or the skin of a chicken. Butter is another example of a fat that is solid at room temperature. It is a mixture of 66-percent saturated fat and 30-percent monounsaturated fats.
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