A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? 1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils. 2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils. 3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is C because of the following reasons.

Statement 1 is correct because trans-fats are primarily produced through the industrial process of hydrogenation, where hydrogen is added to liquid vegetable oils to make them solid. Therefore, a product free of trans-fats signifies it is not made from partially hydrogenated oils.

Statement 2 is incorrect because while animal fats do contain small amounts of natural trans-fats, they are primarily composed of saturated fats. A label claiming no trans-fats does not automatically mean the product is free from animal fats or oils; it could still contain lard or butter which are animal-based.

Statement 3 is correct because trans-fats are scientifically proven to raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, significantly increasing the risk of heart disease. Avoiding them is directly linked to protecting cardiovascular health.

Since statements 1 and 3 are accurate regarding the implications of a no trans-fats claim, the correct option is C.