Asked by Narga Harriett on May 30, 2024

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The nurse is teaching a patient about the importance of reducing saturated fats in his diet.The nurse will recognize that learning has occurred if,upon questioning,the patient replies that he should read product labels to eliminate the intake of which saturated fats? Select all that apply.

A) Palm oil
B) Coconut oil
C) Canola oil
D) Peanut oil
E) Safflower oil

Saturated Fats

A type of fat found in animal products and some plant oils, characterized by having no double bonds between carbon atoms in the fatty acid chains, often associated with raising cholesterol levels.

Palm Oil

A type of vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees, commonly used in food products, cosmetics, and biofuels.

Coconut Oil

A plant-based fat derived from the meat of coconuts, utilized for cooking, skin care, and hair care due to its moisturizing and antibacterial properties.

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Saroj LAmichhaneJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B
Explanation :
Palm and coconut oils are sources of saturated fat that are contained in many processed foods.The patient should be encouraged to read product labels to eliminate them from his diet.Olive,canola,and peanut oils are monounsaturated fats that tend to lower LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol).These should be substituted for saturated fats in the diet.Polyunsaturated fats that also tend to lower blood cholesterol are found in plant sources,such as sunflower,safflower,soybean,corn,and cottonseed.