11. Hydrogenation
A. reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats.
B. increases the shelf life of products containing fat.
C. turns liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats
D. has been banned by the FDA.
12. To control your blood cholesterol levels, the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of _______________ in your diet.
A. polyunsaturated fat
B. saturated and trans fats
C. monounsaturated fat
D. omega-3 fat
13. Which of the following would be an effect of consuming omega-3 fatty acids?
A. They reduce the tendency of blood to clot.
B. They inhibit inflammation.
C. They inhibit abnormal heart rhythms.
D. They reduce the tendency of blood to clot and inhibit abnormal heart rhythms.
E. All of these choices are correct.
14. A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is
A. chicken.
B. pork.
C. spinach.
D. salmon.
15. When reducing fat intake, the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of
A. omega-3 fatty acids.
B. linoleic acid.
C. trans fatty acids.
D. monounsaturated fats.
16. The major source of fuel for the nervous system, brain, and red blood cells is
A. proteins.
B. carbohydrates.
C. fats.
D. vitamins.
17. Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?
A. potato
B. orange juice
C. table sugar
D. milk
18. The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of
A. glucose.
B. glycogen.
C. fructose.
D. sucrose.
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