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easyQ. No. 16214
High intake of saturated fat most directly tends to increase which blood lipid?
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ALDL cholesterol
BVitamin C
CHaemoglobin
DCalcium
Correct Answer: LDL cholesterolYour Answer: A
Explanation
Correct answer: LDL cholesterol. Replacing unsaturated fats with substantial saturated fat intake tends to raise LDL cholesterol, an established cardiovascular risk factor. Dietary effects vary by food matrix and replacement nutrient, but replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat generally improves lipid risk. Vitamin C, haemoglobin and calcium are not blood lipids and are not the direct target of saturated-fat intake.
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