Fats Fats have less calories per gram than carbohydrates, protein and alcohol. True False

Fats Fats have less calories per gram than carbohydrates, protein and alcohol. False Correct! Fat has 9 calories per gram, alcohol has 7 calories per gram and protein and carbohydrates each have 4 calories per gram. Next Question

Fats How many types of fats are there? Two Three Four

Fats How many types of fats are there? Three Correct! There are three types of fats: Saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Next Question

Fats All fats and oils contain polyunsaturated, saturated and monounsaturated fats. True False

Fats All fats and oils contain polyunsaturated, saturated and monounsaturated fats. True Correct! All fats and oils contain all types of fats but in different proportions. Next Question

Fats All fats contain the same number of calories. True False

Fats All fats contain the same number of calories. True Correct! One pound of butter or 16 oz of oil contains 3,500 calories. Next Question

Fats This type of fat is solid at room temperature. Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated

Fats This type of fat is solid at room temperature. Saturated Fat Correct! Butter, a saturated fat, is solid at room temperature. Mono- unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature and polyunsaturated fat, like margarine, is either liquid or soft at room temperature. Next Question

Fats Palm oil, coconut oil and palm kernel oil are examples of this type of fat. Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Saturated

Fats Palm oil, coconut oil and palm kernel oil are examples of this type of fat. Saturated Fat Correct! Next Question

Fats Saturated fats come primarily from animal and tropical oils. True False

Fats Saturated fats come primarily from animal and tropical oils. True Correct! Next Question

Fats Fat is essential to transport the fat-soluble vitamins, like the B vitamins and Vitamin C, in the body. True False

Fats Fat is essential to transport the fat-soluble vitamins, like the B vitamins and vitamin C, in the body. False Correct! Fat is necessary to transport the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K. The B vitamins and Vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins. Next Question

Fats Fat enhances the flavor of foods, makes baked goods tender and conducts heat in the cooking process. True False

Fats Fat enhances the flavor of foods, makes baked goods tender and conducts heat in the cooking process. True Correct! Next Question

Fats Fat does not maintain body temperature but it does insulate organs. True False

Fats Fat does not maintain body temperature but it does insulate organs. False Correct! Fat does both functions: Maintains your body temperature and insulates your organs. Next Question

Fats Fat provides energy, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. True False

Fats Fat provides energy, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. True Correct! Fat provides many essential nutrients that must be obtained through food. Next Question

Fats Essential fatty acids are needed to keep body cells healthy and to manufacture hormones. True False

Fats Essential fatty acids are needed to keep body cells healthy and to manufacture hormones. True Correct! Next Question

Fats What kind of oil has the least amount of saturated fat? Soybean Oil Butter Canola Oil

Fats What kind of oil has the least amount of saturated fat? Canola oil Correct! The dining commons use canola and olive oils in all the recipes. Next Question

Fats Fats should consist of this percentage of calories daily. 20% or less 30% or less 40%

Fats Fats should consist of this percentage of calories daily. 30% or less Correct! One might not meet the minimum requirement for essential fatty acids if only consuming 20% calories from fat. Next Question

Fats What percent of total calories should come from saturated fat? Seven to ten Fifteen to twenty Twenty to twenty three

Fats What percent of total calories should come from saturated fat? Seven to ten Correct! Consuming too much saturated fat raises both the “bad” cholesterol and the “good” cholesterol. Consume more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats and less saturated fats. Next Question

Fats Nuts, avocados, sesame seeds and olive oil are highest in which type of fat? Monounsaturated Saturated Polyunsaturated

Fats Nuts, avocados, sesame seeds and olive oil are highest in which type of fat? Monounsaturated Correct! Next Question

Fats What is the type of fat that may help lower bad cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease? Monounsaturated Saturated Polyunsaturated

Fats What is the type of fat that may help lower bad cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease? Monounsaturated Correct! Next Question

Fats Omega-3 fatty acids can help decrease triglyceride levels, lower risk factors for heart disease, stroke and blood pressure and improve the health of the artery. True False

Fats Omega-3 fatty acids can help decrease triglyceride levels, lower risk factors for heart disease, stroke and blood pressure and improve the health of the artery. True Correct! The omega-3 fatty acids help make a healthier heart! Consume two to three servings of fish (salmon, tuna) each week to gain these benefits. Next Question

Fats Trans fatty acids are similar to saturated fat as they increase the risk of heart disease. True False

Fats Trans fatty acids are similar to saturated fat as they increase the risk of heart disease. True Correct! Next Question

Fats Trans fatty acids are the same thing as hydrogenation (turning a liquid oil into a solid). True False

Fats Trans fatty acids are the same thing as hydrogenation (turning a liquid oil into a solid). True Correct! Trans fatty acids, also known as hydrogenated oils, are processed by taking a liquid fat and turning it into a solid fat, like margarine. The dining commons are going trans fat free! Next Question

Fats Omega-3 fatty acids are found in these foods: Avocados, lemons and artichokes Salmon, tuna, soybeans, seeds and nutsSalmon, tuna, soybeans, seeds and nuts Crackers, potato chips and shorteningCrackers, potato chips and shortening

Fats Omega-3 fatty acids are found in these foods: Salmon, tuna, soybeans, seeds and nuts Correct! Next Question

Fats Lecithin, like other phospholipids, is an ______________ (substance that can mix water with fat)

Fats Emulsifier

Fats Lipids with a complex molecular structure that includes hormones, vitamin D and cholesterol

Fats Sterols