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In what types of foods can you find saturated fat?

Even healthful foods like chicken and nuts, but in much smaller amounts than in animal foods

Why are unsaturated fats considered good for your body?

They can lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, keep your heart healthy, and provide other health advantages

What are the three types of fats mentioned in the text?

unsaturated, saturated, and trans fat

What process did trans fats undergo, and what effects does it have on the fat?

<p>Trans fats underwent hydrogenation, which changed it from liquid to solid and extended its shelf life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to your cholesterol levels when you consume a large amount of saturated fat?

<p>Your cholesterol may rise and heart attacks may even result</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of vitamin B12 mentioned in the text?

<p>cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, adenosylcobalamin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cyanocobalamin B12 in the body?

<p>It prevents and treats low blood levels of vitamin B12, essential for metabolism, blood cells, and neurons, and can prevent chronic nerve damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of vitamin B12 is the most easily absorbed by the body?

<p>Methylcobalamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of methylcobalamin B12 in the body?

<p>It is primarily used by the neurological system, liver, and brain to support brain, nerve, and red blood cell function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hydroxocobalamin in the body?

<p>It helps convert cyanide into a form that can be eliminated through urination and is used as a remedy for cyanide poisoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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