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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Fats found in food like olive oil, peanut oil, and canola oil. This fat is necessary to help the body build stronger cells.
monounsaturated
trans fats
Fat found in processed foods like margarine and shortenings. These hydrogenated fats increase the bad cholesterol level.
saturated
arteries
trans fats
The top number on a blood pressure reading.
diastolic
systolic
lycopene
The bottom number on a blood pressure reading.
diastolic
glucose
systolic
Both LDL, which is "bad" cholesterol, and HDL, which is "good" cholesterol.
lipoproteins
fiber
Fats that travel in the blood stream
trans fat
triglycerides
Too much of this in the blood forms deposits on the walls of the arteries.
cholesterol
carbohydrates
Occurs when the level of glucose in the blood is too high, indicating glucose in not getting to the cells.
hypertension
diabetes
antioxidant
The blood pressure reading when the heart is resting
diastolic
systolic
The blood pressure reading when the heart is pumping.
diastolic
systolic
If there is too much cholesterol in the blood, these often become clogged with fat deposits.
triglycerides
arteries
These small fat particles are one of the fats in the blood.
triglycerides
arteries
A fatty substance carried in the blood stream.
cholesterol
chromosomes
The test for this is to check the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
cholesterol
diabetes
This food is an important source of energy, but if your diet contains too much, you will likely become overweight.
fat
fiber
This food in the diet adds bulk, but has no food value.
fiber
sugar
This is found in fruits, vegetables, and grains and provides vitamins and bulk in the diet
protein
carbohydrates
This is found in eggs, milk, and meat and is important in building muscle'
protein
carbohydrates
This type of fat is considered beneficial for heart health and is found in fish.
saturated fat
omega-3 fatty acids
Which type of fat is considered healthier than others?
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fats
