A 50-year-old obese male with hypertension and coronary artery disease visits a nutritionist for food counseling. He is told that _____ raise LDL levels and lower HDL levels and should be avoided.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trans-fats are known to raise LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and lower HDL (good cholesterol) levels, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

A 50-Year-Old Obese Male with Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease