Question

Why is a 100% fat-free diet unhealthy?

a. fat-free foods have unnatural additives to make them taste better.
b. dietary fat is necessary for carbohydrate absorption.
c. essential fatty acids must be obtained from the diet.
d. the body cannot obtain enough energy from food if no fat is present?

Answer 1

Low-fat diets may adversely affect levels of blood lipids, LDL pattern, HDL, and triglycerides, potentially raising the risk of heart disease.