FNW-04.5: Trans Fat and Heart Health Quiz

What does trans fat do to your cholesterol levels?

• Increases 'bad' cholesterol and decreases 'good' cholesterol

• Has no effect on cholesterol

• Decreases 'bad' cholesterol only

• Increases 'good' cholesterol only

What is the main source of artificial trans fats?

• Olive oil

• Butter

• Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil

• Natural oils

What action has the FDA taken regarding trans fats?

• Mandated that all foods contain a small amount

• Prohibited food manufacturers from adding them to foods

• Encouraged their use

• None of the above

Which of the following foods is likely to contain trans fats?

• Whole grains

• Fresh fruits

• Commercial baked goods

• Raw vegetables

How do trans fats affect heart health?

• They improve heart health

• They cure heart disease

• They have no effect

• They increase the risk of heart disease

What is the recommended intake of trans fats?

• As high as possible

• No specific recommendation

• At least 20 grams a day

• As low as possible

What type of fat is considered healthier than trans fat?

• Monounsaturated fat

• None of the above

• Saturated fat

• Cholesterol

Which oil is NOT a source of healthy fats?

• Olive oil

• Canola oil

• Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil

• Peanut oil

What does the FDA expect from banning trans fats?

• Increase in food costs

• Decrease in food flavor

• Prevention of thousands of heart attacks and deaths

• Increase in obesity

How can trans fats still be present in foods despite the FDA ban?

• The ban has been lifted

• All foods are exempt from the ban

• By using a loophole for small amounts

• Only imported foods contain them