Question

Q. With reference to Fats, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are considered beneficial.They are predominantly found in foods from plants, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.

Statement 2 is correct: Saturated fats are mainly found in animal foods, but a few plant foods are also high in saturated fats, such as coconut, coconut oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil.

Statement 3 is correct: Trans fats are made by heating liquid vegetable oils in the presence of hydrogen gas and a catalyst, a process called hydrogenation are the worst type of fat for the heart, blood vessels, and rest of the body.