Rachel Is Learning in Nutrition Class the Importance of Healthy

question 3

Multiple Choice

Rachel is learning in nutrition class the importance of healthy fats. She is trying to determine which foods on her shopping list she can replace or keep to help her get all of the essential fats she needs for optimal health and vitality. At the same time, she would like to eliminate the majority of unhealthy fats from her list. She has written her shopping list below. Help her modify and improve her fat intake by answering the following questions.  Rachel's Shopping List
2% milk
Black olives
Canola oil
1 dozen eggs
Whole-grain bread
Margarine
Creamy peanut butter
Frozen fish sticks
Vanilla cake mix
Bologna
Fried chicken
Canned cake frosting
Creamy ranch salad dressing
Walnuts
Flaxseed
Granola
Dark green salad mix
Apple muffins
Cheddar cheese
Which item on Rachel's shopping list most likely contains trans fat and should be replaced or removed from her list?

• A) eggs
• B) margarine
• C) bologna
• D) walnuts
• E) whole-grain bread

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Definitions:

Genetic Equilibrium

A state in a gene pool where the frequency of alleles remains constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary forces.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, gradually influencing the characteristics of their species.

Allele Frequency

The proportion of all copies of a gene in a population that are of a given allele variant.

Dominant Allele

An allele that is always expressed when it is present, regardless of whether it is homozygous or heterozygous. Compare with recessive allele.