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Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

February 21

8 mins

Episode Description

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.

Guests:

Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside
Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah

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