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Lipids Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Lipids are a type of...

a)

Micronutrient

b)

Macronutrient

c)

Vitamin

d)

Mineral

2.

The three main types of lipids are... (select all correct answers)

a)

Monounsaturated fats

b)

Cholesterol fats

c)

Saturated fats

d)

Polyunsaturated fats

e)

Polylipudual fats

3.

Lipids are an essential part of a balanced diet

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Lipids are found...

a)

In both animal and plant sources

b)

Only in animal sources

c)

Only in plant sources

d)

Only in oils

5.

All cholesterol is bad for our body

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Cholesterol is essential for...

a)

Making our brains function

b)

Improving our immune systems

c)

The metabolic processes in our body

d)

The functioning of our organs, especially the heart

7.

Saturated fats tend to be liquid at room temperature

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Blood cholesterol levels are impacted by the lipids we have in our diet

a)

True. All lipids have a negative impact on our blood cholesterol levels.

b)

True. A diet high in saturated fats may raise blood cholesterol levels.

c)

False. Lipids have no effect on blood cholesterol levels.

d)

False. Cholesterol levels are impacted only by the amount of oils we consume.

9.

Select all the food sources of saturated fats

a)

Milk, butter, yoghurt

b)

Nuts, legumes and soy-based priducts

c)

Coconut

d)

Meat and chicken

e)

Oily fish and fish oils

10.

Select all sources of monounsaturated fats

a)

Dairy foods

b)

Avocados

c)

Canola oil

d)

Olive oil

e)

Nuts

11.

Select all sources of polyunsaturated fats

a)

Margarine

b)

Vegetable oil

c)

Salmon

d)

Lard

e)

Fish oil

12.

Which type of fat provides the body with omega-3 and omega-6?

a)

Saturated

b)

Monounsaturated

c)

Polyunsaturated

d)

All of the above

13.

It is important to have enough polyunsaturated fats in our diet because... (select all that apply)

a)

Most delicious and healthy foods have polyunsaturated fats in them

b)

They produce the essential fats omega-3 and omega-6, which cannot be produced by our bodies

c)

They are easier to consume and process

d)

They are less likely to increase blood cholesterol levels

14.

All lipids provide us with...

a)

Energy

b)

Happiness

c)

Strength

d)

Brain development

15.

Over-consumption of lipids may lead to...

a)

Mood swings and anxiety

b)

Forgetfulness

c)

Weight gain and obesity

d)

Decreased muscle and call development

16.

High blood cholesterol levels may lead to...

a)

Poor muscle development

b)

Stunted growth

c)

Heart disease

d)

All of the above