Understanding Fat and Health

What is the main difference between olive oil and pancake mix?

• Olive oil is 100% fat, while pancake mix is only 11% fat.

• Olive oil is good for you, while pancake mix is not.

• Olive oil is made up of molecules called triglycerides, while pancake mix is not.

• Olive oil is liquid, while pancake mix is solid.

What determines whether a fat is good or bad for you?

• The amount of fat you eat.

• The type of fat you eat.

• The color of the fat you eat.

• The texture of the fat you eat.

What are the two types of bonds in fatty acids?

• Single and double bonds.

• Covalent and ionic bonds.

• Hydrogen and oxygen bonds.

• Ionic and metallic bonds.

Which type of fat is considered good for you?

• Saturated fat.

• Trans fat.

• Unsaturated fat.

• Hydrogenated fat.

What is the difference between CIS and TRANS fats?

• CIS fats are solid, while TRANS fats are liquid.

• CIS fats are good for you, while TRANS fats are bad for you.

• CIS fats have a different 3-D shape than TRANS fats.

• CIS fats are made up of different building blocks than TRANS fats.

How can you identify if a food contains trans fat?

• By checking the nutrition labels.

• By looking at the color of the food.

• By smelling the food.

• By tasting the food.

What words should you look for in the ingredients list to identify trans fats?

• Partially hydrogenated.

• Saturated and unsaturated.

• Rancid and stable.

• Carbons and hydrogens.

Why is olive oil healthier than pancake mix, even though it has more fat?

• Olive oil has no trans fat, while pancake mix does.

• Olive oil is made from different ingredients than pancake mix.

• Olive oil has a different 3-D shape than pancake mix.

• Olive oil is a liquid, while pancake mix is a solid.

What is the main point the speaker is trying to make?

• It's not how much fat you eat, it's what kind of fat.

• Olive oil is the healthiest fat.

• Pancake mix is bad for you.

• Trans fats are the worst type of fat.

What determines whether a particular fat is healthy or unhealthy?

• Its taste.

• Its color.

• Its shape.

• Its texture.