Fat Substitutes

question 147

Multiple Choice

Fat substitutes

• A) are not yet on the market.
• B) are used only in dessert foods and snacks.
• C) can be carbohydrate-or protein-based.
• D) generally contribute the same amount of calories per gram as fat.

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