Importance of Fat in Nutrition

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What is one of the purposes of fat in the diet according to the text?

  • Aids in muscle building
  • Adds flavor to foods and helps feel full longer (correct)
  • Provides quick energy bursts
  • Increases cholesterol levels in the body

What does cholesterol do in the body?

  • Travels in the bloodstream independently
  • Is not essential for bodily functions
  • Aids in vitamin absorption
  • Forms structure for cells and helps in hormone production (correct)

Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good' cholesterol?

  • HDL (correct)
  • LDL
  • IDL
  • VLDL

How does LDL (low-density lipoprotein) contribute to heart disease risk?

<p>It carries fat throughout the body and can cause blockages in arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is excess cholesterol in the blood according to the text?

<p>Some of it can get trapped in artery walls over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance, found in foods like orange juice and cereals, can help block the absorption of cholesterol due to its cholesterol-lowering properties?

<p>Plant sterols and stanols (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of cholesterol lowering treatment mentioned in the text?

<p>Lower the LDL level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fat, primarily found in vegetable oils like canola, olive, and peanut oils, can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol?

<p>Monounsaturated fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the trapped cholesterol that makes the artery wall less flexible?

<p>&quot;Plaque&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which foods high in fat, sugar, and alcohol can increase the risk for heart disease, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Foods high in saturated fats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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