Quiz on Fatty Acid

What is Fatty acid?

• A type of carbohydrate that provides quick energy

• A long chain of hydrocarbons with a carboxyl group at one end

• A short chain of amino acids forming proteins

• A simple sugar used for energy production

What is LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) commonly known as?

• Bad cholesterol

• Good cholesterol

• Neutral fat

• Essential fatty acid

What does LDL stand for?

• Low-Density Lipoprotein

• Light-Density Lipid

• Low-Derived Lipid

• Lipid-Dense Layer

What health condition can result from high LDL levels?

• Diabetes

• Atherosclerosis

• Anemia

• Arthritis

Which of the following helps increase HDL levels?

• Smoking

• Eating trans fats

• Stress

• Regular exercise

Which type of fat mainly raises LDL cholesterol?

• Saturated fats

• Unsaturated fats

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Monounsaturated fats

What is the main function of LDL?

• Convert protein to cholesterol

• Break down fatty acids for energy

• Remove cholesterol from the bloodstream

• Carry cholesterol from the liver to the cells

What is the desirable condition for heart health?

• High LDL, low HDL

• High LDL, high HDL

• Low LDL, high HDL

• Low LDL, low HDL

Which lifestyle habit lowers LDL cholesterol?

• Eating processed food

• Exercising and eating fiber-rich foods

• Drinking alcohol excessively

• Skipping meals

Palmitic acid is best classified as a:

• Saturated fatty acid

• Monounsaturated fatty acid

• Polyunsaturated fatty acid

• Trans fatty acid