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
Trans fat is a double edge sword because it raises the “bad” LDL cholesterol and lowers the “good” HDL cholesterol.
2. High LDL cholesterol levels and low HDL cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease.
* True False
Coronary heart disease is increased with high LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol. High levels of LDL are 160 mg/dL and above, and low HDL cholesterol levels are less than 40 mg/dL in men and 50 mg/dL in women.
3. Food companies are required to list 0.5 grams or less of trans fat on their labels.
True * False
Food companies have the option to mark 0 grams trans fat if the amount is 0.5 grams or less. Trans fat at 0.5 grams per serving is not a “safe” amount; these amounts can add up quickly to dangerous levels.
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
A typical medium order of fries contains an astounding 14.5 grams of trans fat, which is over seven times the recommended amount set by the American Heart Association.
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
The American Heart Association recommends that trans fat make up less than 1% of your daily caloric intake, which is 2 grams or less of trans fat a day for 2,000 calories. It is best to avoid these fats as much as possible. The cardiologists and dieticians at CardioTabs recommend ZERO 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
Fully hydrogenated oil does not contain trans fat; however, if the label only says hydrogenated oil and does not include the word “fully,” it contains trans fat.
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
Cream filled cookies contain about 1.9 grams of trans fat per serving, which is the maximum amount set by the American Heart Association. All of these products contain high levels of trans fat and should be avoided.
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
2. Davis, Jeanie L. "Top 10 Foods with Trans Fat." Health and Diet. 2004. WebMD. 21 Feb. 2008 < http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-10-foods-with-trans-fats>.
3. Mayo Clinic Staff. "Trans fat: Avoid this Cholesterol Double Wammy." Cholesterol. 2006. Mayo Clinic. 21 Feb. 2008 <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trans-fat/CL00032>.
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