G8 Fats Quiz

The definition of an oil is 

• Fat that is solid at room temperature 
• Fat that is liquid at room temperature 
• Any yellow or green liquid 
• Greasy substance that only contains saturated fats 

Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?

• They Increase LDL & Decrease HDL
• They decrease LDL & Increase HDL

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

• Saturated Fat
• Polyunsaturated Fat
• Monounsaturated Fat

How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?

• having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more 
• It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries 
• Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease 

Ideally, what is the recommended amount of cholesterol that should be consumed daily?

• None
• 1 g 
• 2 g
• 4 g

Animal products are good sources of 

• Monounsaturated fats 
• Saturated fats
• Trans Fats 

The following vitamins are found in fats and oils

• A and D

• A, D, E and K

• B, A, and D

• B and E

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

• True

• False

Vegetable oil is produced from____

• Carrots and other veg

• Seeds and nuts

• Animal fats

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

• Hydrogenation: the process of saturating carbon atoms with hydrogens

• Hydrogenation: hydrogen atoms sinking to the bottom of the oil

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