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?

Plant foods high in unsaturated fats Signup and view all the answers

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

Nutrition Facts Label Signup and view all the answers

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

$2,200 per day$ Signup and view all the answers

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

Unsaturated fats Signup and view all the answers

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

Whole milk Signup and view all the answers

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

To lower blood cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

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

Canola oil Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased blood cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

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

It lowers blood cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fats are good sources of polyunsaturated fats?

Soybean oil and cottonseed oil Signup and view all the answers

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

Salmon Signup and view all the answers

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

Return to low saturated fat foods the next day Signup and view all the answers

Which foods are likely to raise blood cholesterol?

Butter and organ meats Signup and view all the answers

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

Vegetable oils Signup and view all the answers

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

Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils Signup and view all the answers