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G8 Fats Quiz

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
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.
Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?
a)
They Increase LDL & Decrease HDL
b)
They decrease LDL & Increase HDL
3.
A stick of butter is what type of fat?
a)
Saturated Fat
b)
Polyunsaturated Fat
c)
Monounsaturated Fat
4.
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 
5.
Ideally, what is the recommended amount of cholesterol that should be consumed daily?
a)
None
b)
1 g 
c)
2 g
d)
4 g
6.
Animal products are good sources of 
a)
Monounsaturated fats 
b)
Saturated fats
c)
Trans Fats 
7.

The following vitamins are found in fats and oils

a)

A and D

b)

A, D, E and K

c)

B, A, and D

d)

B and E

8.

True or false: Fats make stay in your stomach for a long period of time, delaying hunger.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Vegetable oil is produced from____

a)

Carrots and other veg

b)

Seeds and nuts

c)

Animal fats

10.

What is the main underlying principal in the production of Margarine?

a)

Hydrogenation: the process of saturating carbon atoms with hydrogens

b)

Hydrogenation: hydrogen atoms sinking to the bottom of the oil

c)

Hydrogenation: dropping the temperature of vegetable oil so low that it hardens

11.
Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
a)
liquid
b)
gases
c)
plasma
d)
solid
12.
Which type of fat is the most dangerous due to the risks of heart disease?
a)
saturated fats
b)
unsaturated fats
c)
trans fats
13.
Which of the following foods contain unsaturated fats?
a)
eggs
b)
olive oil
c)
cheese
14.
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 
15.
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
a)
long term energy
b)
provides flavor in food
c)
building of muscles
16.
Which of the following foods contains saturated fats?
a)
steak
b)
avocados
c)
peanut butter
d)
oil
17.
What is the best way to control fat in your diet?
a)
Cut out all fatty foods
b)
Eat only products labeled low-fat
c)
Eat only products labeled fat-free
d)
Eat fat in moderation
18.

Unsaturated fats come from animal sources.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Saturated fats come from animal sources.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

If I am consuming animal products, what type of fat am I taking in?

a)

Saturated fat

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Monounsaturated fat

d)

Polyunsaturated fat

21.

If I am consuming fats that come from legumes, seed oils and oily fish what type of fat am I consuming?

a)

Monounsaturated fats

b)

Polyunsaturated fats

c)

Saturated fats

d)

cholesterol

22.

Rank the three types of fat in order from most to least healthy

a)

Trans, unsaturated, saturated

b)

Unsaturated, saturated, trans

c)

Unsaturated, trans, saturated

d)

Saturated, unsaturated, trans

23.
Which one of the following is not an animal source of fats?
a)
Lard
b)
Ghee
c)
Butter
d)
Margarine
24.
Which one of the following is not an animal source of fats?
a)
Lard
b)
Ghee
c)
Butter
d)
Margarine
25.

Over-consumption of “bad” fats has been linked to these health concerns, EXCEPT:

a)

Obesity

b)

Cardiovascular Disease

c)

High Blood Pressure

d)

Muscle Loss

26.

Coconut and palm oils are considered:

a)

Trans Fat

b)

Polyunsaturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fat

d)

Saturated Fat

27.

“Bad” fats include all these, EXCEPT:

a)

Trans Fat

b)

Polyunsaturated Fat

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Saturated Fat

28.

This salad topping contains heart-healthy “good” fat :

a)

Crutons

b)

Avocado Slices

c)

Bacon Bits

d)

Lite Dressing

29.

Oils are fats that are _____ at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

30.

Saturated fat is often found in forms that are ____ at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

31.

Are fats an essential nutrient for your body?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

Fats are also known/called what?

(a)  

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