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The Building Blocks of Life — Test

Question 14 • Biology

What would most likely happen if a person increased the amount of saturated fat in his or her diet?

Answer
A
The person's risk of cardiovascular disease would increase.
B
The person’s good cholesterol would increase.
C
The person's risk of cardiovascular disease would decrease.
D
The person's bad cholesterol would decrease.

Explanation

Eating more saturated fat can raise LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol. Higher LDL can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. So the most likely outcome is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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