Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?
A) Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease.
B) Use butter instead of margarine since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are harmful.
C) Choose soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans- fat instead of hard margarine or butter.
D) Use margarine instead of butter since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are healthy.
E) Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans-fat is a good choice as it is lower in saturated fat than butter and does not contain harmful trans-fatty acids. Hard margarine and butter should be avoided or limited in the diet.

Jack Is Confused About Whether to Use Margarine or Butter