The nurse is discussing cholesterol, LDL, and HDL with a client diagnosed with high cholesterol. What information concerning saturated fatty acids should the nurse include?
A) The fat is solid at room temperature
B) Saturated fats are susceptible to rancidity when exposed to light and oxygen
C) Both poultry and freshwater fish are high in saturated fatty acids
D) Safflower, sunflower, and corn oils are high in polysaturated fats

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Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature, distinguishing them from unsaturated fats, which are usually liquid. This characteristic is due to their molecular structure, which lacks double bonds between carbon atoms, allowing them to pack closely together.

The Nurse Is Discussing Cholesterol, LDL, and HDL with a Client