WorksheetsChapter 3.6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A high intake of saturated and trans fats can contribute to which specific diseases?
Heart disease and stroke
Diabetes and arthritis
Cancer and osteoporosis
Asthma and allergies
Atherosclerosis is a condition that affects which system in the human body?
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Nervous system
According to the Better Health Channel, most Australians consume how many times the amount of sodium compared to what they need for good health and wellbeing?
Twice
Three times
Four times
Five times
What are the health concerns associated with high intake of salt?
Hypertension, heart failure, stroke, and heart attack
Diabetes and obesity
Cancer and liver disease
Asthma and allergies
Explain how high intake of sugar can lead to dental caries and dental disease.
High sugar intake promotes the growth of bacteria that produce acid, leading to tooth decay.
Sugar directly corrodes the enamel of the teeth.
Sugar intake has no effect on dental health.
High sugar intake strengthens the teeth.
Trans fats have what effect on cholesterol?
Increase LDL cholesterol
Decrease HDL cholesterol
Increase LDL cholesterol and decrease HDL cholesterol
Increase HDL cholesterol and decrease LDL cholesterol
Atherosclerosis is a process that involves which of the following?
Accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries
Increase in red blood cell production
Decrease in blood pressure
Expansion of lung capacity
Atherosclerosis contributes to cardiovascular disease by:
narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow
increasing the elasticity of blood vessels
decreasing blood pressure
enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues
Identify which two fats are considered the 'good' fats. Why?
Saturated fats and trans fats
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
Trans fats and monounsaturated fats
Saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
Saturated and trans fats contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes by:
increasing LDL cholesterol levels and causing insulin resistance
decreasing HDL cholesterol levels and improving insulin sensitivity
having no effect on cholesterol levels or insulin sensitivity
increasing HDL cholesterol levels and reducing insulin resistance
