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WorksheetsFNW-04.5: Trans Fat and Heart Health Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does trans fat do to your cholesterol levels?
Increases 'bad' cholesterol and decreases 'good' cholesterol
Has no effect on cholesterol
Decreases 'bad' cholesterol only
Increases 'good' cholesterol only
What is the main source of artificial trans fats?
Olive oil
Butter
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
Natural oils
What action has the FDA taken regarding trans fats?
Mandated that all foods contain a small amount
Prohibited food manufacturers from adding them to foods
Encouraged their use
None of the above
Which of the following foods is likely to contain trans fats?
Whole grains
Fresh fruits
Commercial baked goods
Raw vegetables
How do trans fats affect heart health?
They improve heart health
They cure heart disease
They have no effect
They increase the risk of heart disease
What is the recommended intake of trans fats?
As high as possible
No specific recommendation
At least 20 grams a day
As low as possible
What type of fat is considered healthier than trans fat?
Monounsaturated fat
None of the above
Saturated fat
Cholesterol
Which oil is NOT a source of healthy fats?
Olive oil
Canola oil
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
Peanut oil
What does the FDA expect from banning trans fats?
Increase in food costs
Decrease in food flavor
Prevention of thousands of heart attacks and deaths
Increase in obesity
How can trans fats still be present in foods despite the FDA ban?
The ban has been lifted
All foods are exempt from the ban
By using a loophole for small amounts
Only imported foods contain them
What is the effect of trans fats on LDL and HDL cholesterol?
Increases both
Decreases LDL and increases HDL
Decreases both
Increases LDL and decreases HDL
Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming trans fats?
Improved artery flexibility
Lower cholesterol levels
Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Reduced risk of stroke
What should you check on food labels to avoid trans fats?
Sugar content
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
Natural flavors
Food coloring
What is the industrial process that creates most trans fats?
Cold pressing
Hydrogenation
Distillation
Fermentation
Why might food makers use partially hydrogenated oils (select all that apply)?
To improve nutritional value
To make products last longer on the shelf
To reduce costs of making the food product
to prevent heart disease
