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Which statement best describes saturated fat?

A. saturated fats is found in animal products and is generally solid at room temperature
B. they are healthy and good for you
C. your diet should consist of 75% saturated fat
D. saturated fat is found in plant-based Foods ​

Respuesta :

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Saturated fat is  found in animal products and is generally solid at room temperature

Saturated fat is a type of fatty acid that has a high proportion of fatty acid with single bonds between molecules. It is usually solid at room temperature.  Regular intake of saturated fat has been linked to obesity, hear diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Saturated fat is found in animal products, coconuts and palm oil.

Types of saturated fatty acid

  1. Stearic acid
  2. Palmitic acid
  3. Lauric acid

Other types of fat is non-saturated fat

Non-saturated fat contains a single, double or triple bonds between molecules. They are usually liquid at room temperature. They are more healthy when compared with saturated fat.

Please check the attached image that shows the molecules of saturated fat.

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