Layla loves to cook,but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health.She wants to prepare foods with fats that are naturally low in saturated fatty acids and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids.Based on this information,which of the following ingredients should she select?

Question

Layla loves to cook,but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health.She wants to prepare foods with fats that are naturally low in saturated fatty acids and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids.Based on this information,which of the following ingredients should she select?

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Corn oil is a good choice because it is low in saturated fatty acids (less than 10%) and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (60-70%). Coconut oil, lard, and butter are all high in saturated fatty acids and therefore not the best choices for someone concerned about their health.

Layla Loves to Cook,but She Is Concerned About the Effects