Question

what type of macro nutrient - when consumed in excess - can cause LDL particles to change size and become more dangerous?

Group of answer choices

Monounsaturated fats

Dietary sugar

Dietary fiber

Saturated fats

Answer 1

The answer is ------- Saturated fats.

Explanation :

Saturated fats contains single bond between the carbon molecules and are saturated with hydrogen molecules. Thus saturation makes it solid at the room temperature.

It is found in animal fats such as milk, cheese, red meat. Palm oil, coconut oil too is rich in saturated fats.

These fats when taken in excessive increases Low density Lipoprotein levels and puts you in the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They change the size of LDL particles and can be dangerous.

While the other options include ----

• Monounsaturated fats are healthy fats known to decrease LDL levels found in olive oil, avocados. Almonds.
• Dietary fiber: It is good and reduces the bad cholesterol.
• Dietary sugar in excess is bad and increases the LDL levels . Saturated fats have greater impact and dangerous and hence the answer is saturated fats.

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