Which of the Following Best Describes How the Fat Replacer

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the fat replacer, olestra, works?

• A) Olestra slows the pancreas's release of lipase enzyme.
• B) Olestra consists of tight protein-binding molecules that replace the fat molecules usually present in potato chips.
• C) Olestra contains a fat-like substance that the body's enzymes cannot break down and therefore cannot be absorbed.
• D) Olestra is first subjected to radiation exposure to desaturate the bonds within the fat molecules, which reduces the kcalorie content.

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