Trans-fatty acids, which are common in fast food, are a concern to nutritionists because they
A) increase the incidence of clogged arteries.
B) decrease the availability of iron to bodily cells.
C) cannot be digested by the human body.
D) outcompete the enzymes needed for normal bodily functions.

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Trans-fatty acids have been shown to increase the levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol while decreasing levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, leading to the increased incidence of clogged arteries and cardiovascular disease.

Trans-Fatty Acids, Which Are Common in Fast Food, Are a Concern