The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible. To do this, you should avoid eating _____.
A) tropical oils
B) dairy products
C) partially hydrogenated oils
D) avocadoes, olives, and nuts
E) peanut butter

Question

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping the consumption of trans fatty acids as low as possible. To do this, you should avoid eating _____.​
A) tropical oils
B) ​dairy products
C) ​partially hydrogenated oils
D) ​avocadoes, olives, and nuts
E) ​peanut butter

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Partially hydrogenated oils are the primary source of trans fatty acids in our diets, therefore avoiding them can help keep consumption of trans fats low. Tropical oils, dairy products, avocadoes, olives, nuts, and peanut butter are not necessarily high in trans fats and can still be part of a healthy diet in moderation.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommend Keeping the Consumption