Question 5 of 25 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 1 CR
Most scientists agree that saturated fats contribute to high levels of “bad” cholesterol in a person's blood, while monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats lower this type of cholesterol in a person's blood. The table below shows data about fats in some common foods.Food (14 g)Saturated fat (g)Monounsaturated fat (g)Polyunsaturated fat (g)Canola oil1.08.93.9Margarine1.65.43.4Olive oil1.99.91.4Lard5.05.81.4Butter7.93.70.5Joyce and Linda are identical twins who are 50 years old and enjoy exercising daily. Joyce avoids eating any dairy or animal products and eats granola made with canola oil for breakfast. Linda prefers rich foods, and eats bacon, eggs, and buttered toast each morning. Which statement describes a logical inference that can be made from the provided information?
Answer
A
Butter has higher levels of saturated fats in it than canola oil.
B
Linda and Joyce both have high levels of “bad” cholesterol.
C
Butter contains a small amount of polyunsaturated fats.
D
Linda has a higher level of “bad” cholesterol than Joyce.