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
