COPY: Nutrition: Fats and Cholesterol Quiz
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What is recommended to limit in the diet according to the text?

  • Fat-free dairy products
  • Vegetable oils
  • Butter and lard (correct)
  • Lean meats and poultry

Which food item is suggested as a substitute for solid fats?

  • Hard margarines
  • Butter
  • Vegetable oils (correct)
  • Lard

What macronutrient should be kept moderate in the diet?

  • Fiber
  • Fat (correct)
  • Protein
  • Carbohydrates

Which types of foods can help in reducing fat intake primarily?

<p>Plant foods high in unsaturated fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to help choose foods lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol?

<p>Nutrition Facts Label (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what calorie intake level would the recommended upper limit on fat intake be about 73 grams?

<p>$2,200 per day$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fats are found mainly in vegetable oils and do not increase blood cholesterol?

<p>Unsaturated fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following foods is high in saturated fats and tends to raise blood cholesterol levels?

<p>Whole milk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to keep the intake of high-fat dairy products low?

<p>To lower blood cholesterol levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of oils include both monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats?

<p>Canola oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with consuming too much saturated fat?

<p>Increased blood cholesterol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can choosing foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol help maintain a healthy blood cholesterol level?

<p>It lowers blood cholesterol levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fats are good sources of polyunsaturated fats?

<p>Soybean oil and cottonseed oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food contains omega-3 fatty acids being studied for protection against heart disease?

<p>Salmon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you consume foods high in saturated fat for a special occasion?

<p>Return to low saturated fat foods the next day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which foods are likely to raise blood cholesterol?

<p>Butter and organ meats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you choose instead of solid fats like meat and dairy fats according to the guidelines?

<p>Vegetable oils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What foods are high in trans fatty acids and tend to raise blood cholesterol levels?

<p>Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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