Monounsaturated Fats Are Better Than Polyunsaturated Fats in the Diet

question 29

Multiple Choice

Monounsaturated fats are better than polyunsaturated fats in the diet because they ____.

• A) are lower in calories per tablespoon
• B) increase total cholesterol
• C) decrease LDL and decrease HDL
• D) decrease LDL without decreasing HDL
• E) increase triglycerides

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