Question

1. choose the best answer.

causes of heart disease include ____, which is found in fatty foods.
cholesterol
sugar
enzymes
protein

Explanation:

Cholesterol is a lipid molecule. High - cholesterol levels, often due to consumption of fatty foods, can lead to the buildup of plaque in arteries. This plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) is a major cause of heart diseases. Proteins are macromolecules involved in various cellular functions like structure, transport, and enzymatic activity (enzymes are a type of protein). Sugar is a carbohydrate and excessive sugar intake can lead to other health issues like diabetes, but it is not directly found in fatty foods in the context of heart - disease causation as cholesterol is.

Answer:

cholesterol