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A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers?

  1. 1.The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
  2. 2.The food products are not made out of animal fats/ oils.
  3. 3.The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

Trans-fats are primarily formed during the process of hydrogenation of oils, which is used to solidify liquid oils. Eliminating trans-fats implies that the food products are likely not made using this process. Furthermore, high consumption of trans-fats is scientifically linked to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, so their absence is a significant health benefit.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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