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JC Home Ec Fats

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is fat an important part of our diet?

a)

Because it tastes good

b)

Because it provides the body with so much energy

c)

Because it contains iron

d)

Because it provides the body with vitamins

2.
What might happen if you didn't get enough fatty acids in your diet?
a)
Your brain wouldn't have enough energy
b)
Your muscles wouldn't have enough energy
c)
Your kidneys and liver might not function properly
d)
Your bones might become brittle
3.
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
a)
purified water
b)
whole wheat bread
c)
ice cream
d)
broccoli
4.
Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?
a)
Because it's part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
b)
Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
c)
Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
d)
Because saturated fat is a  key component of animal bones
5.
If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:
a)
in your brain
b)
in your liver
c)
in your veins and arteries
d)
in your bones
6.

What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

a)

Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid

b)

Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid

c)

Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products

d)

Unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats

7.
Why shouldn't you worry about getting enough fat in your diet?
a)
Because all fat is bad for you
b)
Because it's found in so many foods
c)
Because you don't need any fat in your diet at all
d)
Because you can take it as a vitamin if you don't eat it
8.

What type fat is in this type of food? RIBEYE STEAK

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Polyunsaturated

9.

What type fat is in this type of food? GUACAMOLE

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Polyunsaturated

10.

What type fat is in this type of food? PASTRIES

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Polyunsaturated

11.

What type fat is in this type of food? SUNFLOWER SEEDS

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

12.

What type of fat is in this food? SALMON

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

13.

What is the role of fat in the body?

a)

Certain fats can help with brain development

b)

Fat provides stored energy for the body.

c)

Fats are necessary to absorb and transport certain types of vitamins.

d)

Provide cushioning and warm to the body's organs.

e)

All of the above are roles of fat in the body.

14.

If I take in a gram of fat, approximately how many calories have I consumed?

a)

2,000 calories

b)

9 calories

c)

3,500 calories

d)

4 calories

e)

2 calories

15.

If I am consuming animal products, what type of fat am I taking in?

a)

Incomplete

b)

Water soluble

c)

Saturated

d)

Unsaturated

e)

Incomplete

16.

If I am consuming fats that come from certain vegetables, seeds, or nuts, what type of fats am I consuming?

a)

Unsaturated Fats

b)

Water soluble fats

c)

Complete fats

d)

Saturated fats

e)

Incomplete fats

17.

If I am taking in too much fat what could happen to me? (Select all that apply)

a)

Increase cholesterol in the body

b)

Increase the risk of heart disease

c)

Promote bone growth

d)

Increase the risk of diabetes

e)

Improvement in overall mood and health

18.
What does a triglyceride makes up of?
a)
1 glycogen + 3 Fatty  Acids
b)
1 glycerol + 2 Fatty Acids
c)
1 glycogen + 2 Fatty acids
d)
1 glycerol + 3 Fatty Acids
19.
Excessive intake of fats would lead to the following except:
a)
Cardiovascular Disease
b)
Stroke
c)
Constipation
d)
Heart Attack
20.

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Polyunsaturated Fat

c)

Unsaturated Fat

21.
Which affects your body more?
a)
The amount of fat you eat
b)
The type of fat you eat
c)
Both
d)
None
22.

Fats carry which essential nutrients?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin T

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin O

23.

If you were having a cooked breakfast, how could you reduce the fat?

a)

Grill the food

b)

Fry the food

c)

Cut off the fat

d)

Cut down on portion size

24.

Too much fatty foods can lead to?

a)

Obesity

b)

Heart Disease

c)

Swollen knees and elbows

d)

Hair loss

25.

How can someone achieve a balanced healthy diet?

a)

Never eating fatty foods

b)

Eating fats in moderation

c)

Eating more sugary foods to stop you from eating fat

d)

Making healthy choices and decisions

e)

Exercising