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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?

It carries fat throughout the body and can cause blockages in arteries Signup and view all the answers

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

Some of it can get trapped in artery walls over time 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?

Plant sterols and stanols Signup and view all the answers

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

Lower the LDL level 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?

Monounsaturated fats Signup and view all the answers

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

"Plaque" 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?

Foods high in saturated fats Signup and view all the answers