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WorksheetsFats and Oils
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
The definition of an oil is
a)
Fat that is solid at room temperature
b)
Fat that is liquid at room temperature
c)
Any yellow or green liquid
d)
Greasy substance that only contains saturated fats
2.
Crisco is an example of what type of fat?
a)
Monounsaturated
b)
Trans
c)
Polyunsaturated
d)
Saturated
3.
Why are HDLS (High-Density Lipoproteins) considered the "heroes"?
a)
They transport excess cholesterol back to liver
b)
They transport excess cholesterol to arteries
c)
They are processed through the body very quickly
d)
They are found in every fatty food
4.
A stick of butter is what type of fat?
a)
Saturated Fat
b)
Polyunsaturated Fat
c)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.
What type of fat is the BEST to consume?
a)
Trans
b)
Polyunsaturated
c)
Monounsaturated
d)
Saturated
6.
What are some examples of monounsaturated fats?
a)
Butter, mayonaise, dairy
b)
Vegetable oil
c)
Olive oil, avocados, peanuts
d)
Animal products
7.
Which of the following is NOT a result of high-fat diet
a)
High Cholesterol
b)
Improved circulation
c)
Heart Disease
d)
Obesity
8.
How many calories are there in 1 gram of fat?
a)
4
b)
7
c)
9
d)
12
9.
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
10.
Ideally, what is the recommended amount of cholesterol that should be consumed daily?
a)
None
b)
1 g
c)
2 g
d)
4 g
11.
Animal products are good sources of
a)
Monounsaturated fats
b)
Saturated fats
c)
Trans Fats
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.
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
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