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WorksheetsLipids Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Lipids are a type of...
Micronutrient
Macronutrient
Vitamin
Mineral
The three main types of lipids are... (select all correct answers)
Monounsaturated fats
Cholesterol fats
Saturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
Polylipudual fats
Lipids are an essential part of a balanced diet
True
False
Lipids are found...
In both animal and plant sources
Only in animal sources
Only in plant sources
Only in oils
All cholesterol is bad for our body
True
False
Cholesterol is essential for...
Making our brains function
Improving our immune systems
The metabolic processes in our body
The functioning of our organs, especially the heart
Saturated fats tend to be liquid at room temperature
True
False
Blood cholesterol levels are impacted by the lipids we have in our diet
True. All lipids have a negative impact on our blood cholesterol levels.
True. A diet high in saturated fats may raise blood cholesterol levels.
False. Lipids have no effect on blood cholesterol levels.
False. Cholesterol levels are impacted only by the amount of oils we consume.
Select all the food sources of saturated fats
Milk, butter, yoghurt
Nuts, legumes and soy-based priducts
Coconut
Meat and chicken
Oily fish and fish oils
Select all sources of monounsaturated fats
Dairy foods
Avocados
Canola oil
Olive oil
Nuts
Select all sources of polyunsaturated fats
Margarine
Vegetable oil
Salmon
Lard
Fish oil
Which type of fat provides the body with omega-3 and omega-6?
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
All of the above
It is important to have enough polyunsaturated fats in our diet because... (select all that apply)
Most delicious and healthy foods have polyunsaturated fats in them
They produce the essential fats omega-3 and omega-6, which cannot be produced by our bodies
They are easier to consume and process
They are less likely to increase blood cholesterol levels
All lipids provide us with...
Energy
Happiness
Strength
Brain development
Over-consumption of lipids may lead to...
Mood swings and anxiety
Forgetfulness
Weight gain and obesity
Decreased muscle and call development
High blood cholesterol levels may lead to...
Poor muscle development
Stunted growth
Heart disease
All of the above
