Q.Assertion (A) : Oils rich in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) should be preferred for cooking food. Reason (R) : MCT help to lower LDL-cholesterol levels in blood without affecting the HDL- cholesterol level. Codes :
Correct answer: Both (A) & (R) are correct & (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
Explanation
Oil rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) should be preferred for cooking food. Medium chain triglycerides are more rapidly absorbed by the body and more quickly metabolized so, MCT help to lower LDL- cholesterol levels in blood without affecting HDL- cholesterol level.
Oil rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) should be preferred for cooking food. Medium chain triglycerides are more rapidly absorbed by the body and more quickly metabolized so, MCT help to lower LDL- cholesterol levels in blood without affecting HDL- cholesterol level.