Good Fats and Bad (Deep Nutrition)

What is described as dangerous because it is chemically unstable?

• Saturated fat

• Cholesterol

• Oxidized polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)

• Lipoproteins

What is the primary concern mentioned in the text regarding the low-fat, anti-cholesterol campaign?

• A) It has been scientifically proven

• B) It may have caused unintended health consequences

• C) It is universally accepted

• D) It promotes physical fitness

According to the text, what controversial hypothesis did Ancel Keys develop regarding diet and heart disease?

• Salt intake hypothesis

• Diet-heart hypothesis

• Protein impact hypothesis

• Carbohydrate hypothesis

What was the reaction of the margarine industry to Ancel Keys' theories?

• They opposed his theories vigorously

• They supported him as the perfect spokesperson

• They ignored his research completely

• They funded alternative research to disprove him

According to the text, what was the relationship between total fat intake and heart disease based on data from twenty-two countries?

• Strong positive correlation

• No correlation

• Strong negative correlation

• Inconclusive data

What did Ancel Keys selectively publish to show a correlation between dietary factors and heart disease?

• Data from all countries

• Data from six countries

• Data from twenty-two countries

• Randomly selected data

What is the byproduct of the industrial process called hydrogenation mentioned in the text?

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

• Cholesterol

• Margarine

What is the main focus of lipid scientists as described in the text?

• Studying protein roles

• Researching carbohydrate effects

• Investigating the roles of fats in health

• Analyzing vitamin deficiencies

According to Dr. Spiteller's research, what is primarily to blame for the stiffening of arteries throughout the body?

• Cholesterol

• Saturated fats

• Polyunsaturated fats

• Linoleic Acid

What type of fats are described as being particularly prone to oxidative damage when exposed to heat?

• Monounsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Polyunsaturated fats

• Hydrogenated fats