Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) contain artificial trans fatty acids. The FDA has banned the addition of PHOs to processed foods. Why?
a) PHOs often reduced the length of time that processed foods could be stored.
b) PHOs were sources of artificial trans fats that might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
c) PHOs could result in the production of unappealing flavors in stored foods.
d) PHOs increased the degree of rancidity in processed foods.