Question
Biology Question on Common Diseases in Human Beings
Continued consumption of a diet rich in butter, red meat and eggs for a long period may lead to:
A
vitamin toxicity
B
kidney stones
C
hypercholesterolemia
D
urine laden with ketone bodies
Answer
hypercholesterolemia
Explanation
Solution
Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that is a natural component of the fats in the blood-stream and in all the cells of the body. In our body 8% to 10% of the saturated fatty acids are coming from animal product, such as butter, egg, red meat. Continued consumption of this type of diet leads to hypercholesterolemia due to the presence of excess amount of saturated fatty acid.