Why Are the Trans-Fatty Acids Common in Fast Foods a Concern

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are the trans-fatty acids common in fast foods a concern to nutritionists?

• A) They increase the incidence of clogged arteries.
• B) They decrease the availability of iron to bodily cells.
• C) They cannot be digested by the human body.
• D) They outcompete the enzymes needed for normal bodily functions.

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