Author Question: Explain why partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are harmful to health and how you can avoid them. ... (Read 22 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Explain why partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are harmful to health and how you can avoid them.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following best characterizes religion?

A) Personalized and individual
B) Unifying, not doctrine oriented
C) Less measurable, more subjective
D) Formal, orthodox, and organized

frejo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

PHOs are produced when manufacturers add hydrogen to a plant oil to solidify the oil and help it resist rancidity, prolonging shelf life of the food product. The hydrogenation process straightens the fatty acid chains, resulting in a fat that lowers HDL and raises LDL, increasing risks for cardiovascular disease. For this reason, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration no longer recognizes PHOs as safe. Food companies have until July 2018 to remove PHOs from foods. Until then, read labels carefully. Avoid any products that list partially hydrogenated oils, fractionated oils, shortening, lard, or hydrogenation of any oil.

Answer to Question 2

D