1. An effect that trans fat has on
cholesterol is…
A.
It raises the “good” HDL cholesterol B. It lowers the “good” HDL cholesterol
C. It lowers the “bad” LDL cholesterol
D. It raises the “bad” LDL cholesterol E. Both B and D
are correct
2. High LDL cholesterol levels and low HDL cholesterol levels
increase your risk of heart disease.
True False
3. Food companies are required to
list 0.5 grams or less of trans fat on their labels.
True
False
4.
How many grams of trans fat is found in a typical medium order of
fries?
A. 14.5 grams of
Trans Fat B. 9.5 grams of
Trans Fat C. 5.5 grams of
Trans Fat D. 2.5 grams of
Trans Fat
5. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, how many grams of trans fat does
the American Heart Association recommend?
A. 7 grams of Trans Fat B. 10
grams of Trans Fat C. 2 grams of Trans
Fat D. 3 grams of Trans Fat
6. What is NOT another term for trans fat on the ingredient
list of a food label?
A. Partially
Hydrogenated Oil B. Fully
Hydrogenated Oil C. Hydrogenated
Oil D. Shortening
E. All of the above are trans fats
7. Trans fat increases triglycerides, causes inflammation, and
increases Lp(a) (said aloud – L-P-little A) cholesterol.
True
False
8. Which food has the LEAST amount of trans fat?
A. A
small bag of potato chips B. A slice of
pound cake C. Cream filled
cookies D. A donut
9. Why is trans fat used?
A. To increase
shelf life B. To preserve food C.
To reduce foods from feeling greasy D. All of the above
