Question

Which of the following fats is least harmful for heart?

• A. Saturated fat
• B. Cholesterol
• C. Polyunsaturated fat
• D. Oils

Answer 1

The correct option is C Polyunsaturated fat

Trans fatty acids are produced during hydrogenation of fish or vegetable oils. Because diets high in trans fatty acids correlate with increased blood levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and decreased HDL (good cholesterol), it is generally recommended that one avoids large amounts of these fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are considered to be least harmful and do not correlate with high amounts of trans fatty acids.

So, the correct answer is option C.