If you were to add olive oil to your food as part of a diet to lower your risk of atherosclerotic disease, you would use olive oil that
A)is liquid at room temperature.
B)is hydrogenated.
C)is modified to be solid at room temperature.
D)has lard added to it.

Question

If you were to add olive oil to your food as part of a diet to lower your risk of atherosclerotic disease, you would use olive oil that
A)is liquid at room temperature.
B)is hydrogenated.
C)is modified to be solid at room temperature.
D)has lard added to it.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Olive oil that is liquid at room temperature is the most natural form of olive oil and is the best choice for a heart-healthy diet. Option B is not a good choice because hydrogenation can produce harmful trans fats. Option C is not a good choice because modification can change the chemical properties of olive oil. Option D is not a good choice because lard is a saturated fat that can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.

If You Were to Add Olive Oil to Your Food