Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13429-601-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13429-601-2

Chapter 3 - Review - Page 53: 19

Answer

Essentially, the percentages illustrate that switching from saturated to unsaturated fat reduces the risk of heart disease more than switching from trans to unsaturated fats, illustrating that trans fats are more harmful than saturated fats.

Work Step by Step

Replacing 2% of energy from trans fat has a more positive effect that replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat. Thus, it can be deduced that trans fats are more likely to increase heart disease risk.
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