Q. Consider the following statements regarding the use of trans-fatty acids in India:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Trans fats, or trans-fatty acids, are a form of unsaturated fat. They come in both natural and artificial forms.

The major sources are the partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO)/vanaspati/ margarine.

It poses a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats. Saturated fats raise total cholesterol levels; TFAs not only raise total cholesterol levels but also reduce good cholesterol (HDL).

It is used in the food industry to increase the shelf life of products.

In 2017, the trans fats standards in the country are set down at 5 per cent.

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Q. In context of Trans fats, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

Q. ट्रांस वसा के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिएः

ट्रांस वसा लाभदायक कोलेस्ट्रॉल स्तर (HDL) को बढ़ाते हैं और हानिकारक कोलेस्ट्रॉल स्तर (LDL) को कम करते हैं।
ये असंतृप्त यौगिक होते हैं जिनमें केवल एकल बंध होते हैं और इसलिए ये जल्दी ख़राब नहीं होते हैं ।
ट्रांस वसा आंशिक रूप से हाइड्रोजनीकृत तेल (PHO) से तैयार किए जाते हैं जो वनस्पति तेल से हाइड्रोजन को निकालने के बाद बनते हैं।

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