Dis 2


  

Fat and cholesterol have had a bad reputation over recent years.  One type of fatty acid is dangerous for sure, as we cover in Lecture 3:  the commercial synthetic trans-fat.  But what about the other fatty acids? And what about cholesterol? Choose one of the following topics, and follow the same guidelines for your main post; 250 (max) words, at least one credible reference: – 

  • The effect of dietary cholesterol on blood levels,      for the vast majority of people, in light of new research out there.
  • Risks of essential fatty acid      deficiency, especially Omega-3
  • Are there potential benefits to coconut oil?
  • What’s wrong with commercial trans-fats?  You      could indicate how they are different from naturally occurring ones such      as CLA.
  • Is there new info out there about saturated fat that      contradicts past advice?

1 page -250 words