Topic: GS-2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
GS-3: Issues like trans-fat, colisitin, omega – fatty acids etc.
6. Why trans-fat is not good for health? What are the problems associated with Trans fatty acids in the diet? Discuss. (250 words)
Reference: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Why the question:
The question is based on the topic of issues related to trans-fats.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss why Trans-fats are not good for health and discuss the problems associated with it.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the definition of Trans-fats.
Body:
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) or Trans fats are the most harmful type of fats which can have much more adverse effects on our body than any other dietary constituent. These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally. Thus in our diet, these may be present as Artificial TFAs and/ or Natural TFAs.
Discuss the harmful effects of it – TFAs pose a higher risk of heart disease than saturated fats. While saturated fats raise total cholesterol levels, TFAs not only raise total cholesterol levels but also reduce the good cholesterol (HDL), which helps to protect us against heart disease. Trans- fats consumption increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It is also associated with a higher risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, infertility, certain types of cancers and can also lead to compromised fetal development causing harm to the yet to be born baby.
Conclusion:
Conclude with solution to address the issue.
