Which of the Following Would Be Least Effective at Preventing

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least effective at preventing oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in processed foods?

• A) refrigeration
• B) addition of BHT
• C) partial hydrogenation
• D) addition of phosphorus

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Definitions:

Mental Operation

Cognitive processes that involve manipulating information mentally, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Conservation-of-Volume Task

A cognitive development task used in developmental psychology to assess a child's understanding that the quantity of a substance remains unchanged even when its appearance changes.

Decenter

The ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial in the development of logical thinking in children.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.