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Fat fat fat

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A source of animal-based saturated fat is

a)

Cream

b)

light yogurt

c)

salmon

d)

almonds

2.

Pork, lamb and chicken skin are examples of animal-based unsaturated fats

a)

false

b)

true

3.

Fats are an essential part of our diet

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which is the healthiest kind of fat?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Trans

5.

Which kind of fat is always bad for us?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Trans Fat

6.

Which type of fat is okay to eat in small amounts?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Trans

7.
Why is fat an important part of our diet?
a)
Because it tastes good
b)
Because it carries so much energy
c)
Because it  contains nutrients you can't get from anything else
d)
Because it contain oxygen atoms
8.
What do carbohydrates and fats have in common?
a)
They're both sources of glucose
b)
They're both sources of protein
c)
They're both sources of fatty acids
d)
They're both sources of glycerol
9.
A sedentary lifestyle can cause glucose to turn into body fat. What is the best synonym for "sedentary?"
a)
healthy
b)
hyperactive
c)
sleep-deprived
d)
inactive
10.
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
a)
purified water
b)
whole wheat bread
c)
ice cream
d)
broccoli
11.
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
12.
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
13.
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)
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
14.
A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:
a)
Saturated fat
b)
Unsaturated fat
c)
Monosaturated fat
d)
Trans fat
15.
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
16.

Select the foods that are high in saturated fats

a)

Skim milk

b)

coconut oil

c)

muffins

d)

pastries

e)

Plain pasta

17.

What types of fats are more healthy for us to consume and why?

a)

Trans fats because they are available in a variety of foods and reduce incidence of heart disease

b)

Saturated fats because they are full of nutrients that benefit the body.

c)

Unsaturated fats (especially polyunsaturated) because they are linked to reducing LDL and increasing HDL which reduces risk of heart disease.

d)

No fat is healthy and therefore they are of little benefit in the body.

18.

What is the role of fat in the body?

a)

Fat provides heat and energy

b)

Fat protects bones and important organs

c)

Fats are necessary to absorb and transport certain types of vitamins

d)

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

19.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that a person consumes what percentage of total kj intake in the form of fat?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

40%

20.

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

a)

Saturated fat

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Monounsaturated fat

d)

Polyunsaturated fat

21.

If I am consuming fats that come from legumes, seed oils and oily fish what type of fat am I consuming?

a)

Monounsaturated fats

b)

Polyunsaturated fats

c)

Saturated fats

d)

cholesterol

22.

What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?

a)

HDL is "good" cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "bad" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

b)

There really is no difference between these types of cholesterol

c)

HDL is "bad" cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "good" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

d)

HDL usually comes from foods that are high in fat while LDL come from vegetables

23.
Which one of the following is not an animal source of fats?
a)
Lard
b)
Ghee
c)
Butter
d)
Margarine
24.

Rank the three types of fat in order from most to least healthy

a)

Trans, unsaturated, saturated

b)

Unsaturated, saturated, trans

c)

Unsaturated, trans, saturated

d)

Saturated, unsaturated, trans

25.
What is Hydrogenation?    & Is it good for us?
a)
Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/NO
b)
Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/YES 
c)
Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ NO
d)
Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ YES
26.

Butter is what type of fat?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Polyunsaturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fat

27.

How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?

a)

having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more

b)

It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries

c)

Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease

28.
How can you increase HDL levels?
a)
Decreasing body weight
b)
Avoiding saturated fat intake
c)
Exercising for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week
d)
all of the above

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