Lipids Nutrition Quiz

List 3 benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA).

• Improves cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, enhances brain function

• Increases blood pressure, promotes weight gain, decreases joint mobility

• Causes drowsiness, increases cholesterol levels, leads to vitamin deficiency

• Reduces bone density, impairs immune response, leads to hair loss

Name 3 ways to cut saturated fats in your diet.

• Choose lean meats, cook with olive oil, eat more nuts

• Increase intake of flaxseed, eat more meat, consume more avocado

List the important roles of fat in the body.

• Provides energy, supports cell growth, protects organs

• Causes obesity, leads to heart disease, increases cholesterol

• Reduces muscle mass, impairs digestion, leads to nutrient deficiency

• Increases blood pressure, causes diabetes, leads to bone fractures

Select the option that lists heart-healthy foods.

• White bread, bacon, fried chicken

• Salmon, almonds, whole grains

• Margarine, doughnuts, soda

• Ice cream, hot dogs, potato chips

Which food is healthier?

• 1

• 2

• Both are the same in healthiness

What is the guideline for labeling a food as "No Trans Fat"?

• It must contain less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving

• It must contain 0 grams of trans fat per serving

• It must not contain any saturated fats

• It must not contain any partially hydrogenated oils

How many calories are from fat in a food with 30gm of total fat, 10 grams of which are saturated?

• 270 calories

• 90 calories

• 120 calories

• 40 calories

How many calories from unsaturated fat in a food that has 30 gms of fat, 10 gm of which are saturated?

• 270 calories

• 40 calories

• 180 calories

• 90calories

How many calories from fat if you consumed 2 servings?

• 144 calories

• 9 calories

• 8 calories

• 160 calories

How much cholesterol is in this food?

• 70 mg

• 5 mg

• 185 mg

• 15 mg