Which type of fat increases the risks of coronary heart disease?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which type of fat correlates with increased risks of coronary heart disease. It presents multiple choice options related to different body fat distributions.

More Information

Visceral fat, commonly found in the abdomen, is more metabolically active and is associated with increased risks of heart disease compared to subcutaneous fat in other body areas.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse overall body fat with specific fat distributions that impact health risk.

Sources

• Saturated Fats and Coronary Heart Disease - medlineplus.gov
• Consuming high amounts of saturated fats linked to increased heart disease risk - hsph.harvard.edu