To determine the healthiest option for Jun based on the amounts of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats in different snacks, we need to analyze the provided fat values for each snack. Let's break down the process step by step:
1. Identify the fat contents for each snack:
[tex]\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline \text{Food} & \text{Saturated Fat} (g) & \text{Monounsaturated Fat} (g) & \text{Polyunsaturated Fat} (g) \\
\hline \text{Bagel with butter} & 7.9 & 3.7 & 0.5 \\
\hline \text{Bagel with cream cheese} & 3.0 & 1.5 & 0.2 \\
\hline \text{Bagel with margarine} & 1.6 & 5.4 & 3.4 \\
\hline \text{Bagel with peanut butter} & 1.4 & 4.0 & 2.6 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\][/tex]
2. Calculate the total fat content for each snack by summing saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats since a lower combined fat content generally indicates a healthier option:
- Bagel with butter:
[tex]\[
7.9 + 3.7 + 0.5 = 12.1 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
- Bagel with cream cheese:
[tex]\[
3.0 + 1.5 + 0.2 = 4.7 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
- Bagel with margarine:
[tex]\[
1.6 + 5.4 + 3.4 = 10.4 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
- Bagel with peanut butter:
[tex]\[
1.4 + 4.0 + 2.6 = 8.0 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
3. Compare the total fat content of each snack:
- Bagel with butter: [tex]\(12.1\)[/tex] grams
- Bagel with cream cheese: [tex]\(4.7\)[/tex] grams
- Bagel with margarine: [tex]\(10.4\)[/tex] grams
- Bagel with peanut butter: [tex]\(8.0\)[/tex] grams
4. Determine the healthiest option by selecting the snack with the lowest total fat content. In this case, the bagel with cream cheese has the lowest combined fat content of 4.7 grams.
Conclusion:
Based on the data and the calculations, the healthiest snack option for Jun, considering his need to watch cholesterol levels, is:
Bagel with cream cheese
