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) Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.
E) Use lard as an alternative, because both margarine and butter are more harmful.

Question

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) ​Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.
E) ​Use lard as an alternative, because both margarine and butter are more harmful.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Soft or liquid margarine containing 0 grams of trans fat is a healthier alternative to hard margarine or butter. This option still allows for some flexibility and taste enjoyment while minimizing the intake of harmful trans fats. Other options, such as lard or eliminating both butter and margarine from the diet, may not provide the desired taste or nutritional benefits. Choosing margarine over butter for its lack of cholesterol is not necessary as recent research suggests that dietary cholesterol does not have a significant impact on blood cholesterol levels.

Jack Is Confused About Whether to Use Margarine or Butter