DOL - 5/7 - Fats

What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?

• HDL is "good" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "bad" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

• There really is no difference between these types of cholesterol

• HDL is "bad" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "good" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

• HDL usually comes from foods that are high in fat while LDL come from vegetables

• Both C and D are true about HDL & LDL cholesterol

​ (a)   fats come from ​ (b)   and dairy products, while ​ (c)   fats come from ​ (d)   products.

• plant-based
• unsaturated
• red meat
• Saturated

Rank the three types of fat in order from most to least healthful

• Trans, unsaturated, saturated
• Unsaturated, saturated, trans
• Unsaturated, trans, saturated
• Saturated, unsaturated, trans

What is the ideal amount of transfat to eat regularly?

• 30 mg
• 60 mg
• 0 mg
• 15 mg

How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?

• having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more 
• It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries 
• Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease 

These are the (building blocks) of lipids?

• nucleotides
• amino acids
• disaccharides
• fatty acids

Lipids (fats) include 4 types. Which of these is NOT a type of fat?

• trans

• monounsaturated

• saturated

• sodium

Which of these fats is the least nutritious? (Bad for our bodies)

• Trans

• polyunsaturated

• monounsaturated