Trans Fats and Water Quiz
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What type of bonds are rare in nature in Trans Fats?

  • Triple bonds
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Single bonds
  • Double bonds (correct)
  • In which industrial process are Trans Fats typically created?

  • Partial hydrogenation (correct)
  • Esterification
  • Oxidation
  • Hydrolysis
  • What is the primary reason for using Trans Fats in processed foods?

  • Longer shelf life (correct)
  • Increased nutritional value
  • Reduced calorie content
  • Enhanced taste
  • What are the common symptoms of dehydration?

    <p>Weakness and heart palpitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nutrient do vitamins fall under?

    <p>Micronutrient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serious condition can result from overhydration?

    <p>Water intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fats tend to be solids at room temperature?

    <p>Saturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes unsaturated fats from saturated fats?

    <p>They have fewer carbon-carbon double bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most people typically get plenty of omega-6 fatty acids in their diet from?

    <p>Processed cooking oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of fatty acids must be obtained from food because the body cannot synthesize them?

    <p>Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes monounsaturated fats from polyunsaturated fats?

    <p>The number of double bonds they have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

    <p>Salmon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of fats in the human body?

    <p>Provide energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acids are typically found in foods and the human body?

    <p>Saturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about essential fatty acids is correct?

    <p>They must be obtained from dietary sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

    <p>Their carbon-carbon double bond position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy content provided by one gram of fat when used for energy?

    <p>$9$ Calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fats make up the majority of triglycerides in foods and the human body?

    <p>Saturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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