Fats and Coronary Heart Disease Quiz
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Which of the following noodles has the highest fat content?
A. fried beehoon with fried chicken patty and fried egg
B. rice noodles with crab and hot chilli sauce
C. wholewheat noodles with snow peas and bell peppers
D. wholewheat noodles with tofu, vegetables and fish sauce
Which of the following is a common source of trans fats?
A. Butter
B. Margarine
C. Olive oil
D. Coconut oil
Which type of fat is considered the healthiest for the heart?
A. Saturated fats
B. Trans fats
C. Monounsaturated fats
D. Polyunsaturated fats
What type of fat is primarily found in fish and is beneficial for heart health?
A. Saturated fat
B. Trans fat
C. Omega-3 fatty acids
D. Cholesterol
Which of the following is not a risk factor to coronary heart disease?
A. high blood pressure
B. diabetes
C. family history
D. physically active
Which of the following major nutrients provides the most amount of calories per gram?
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
A fat molecule consists of ….
A. glycerol only
B. one fatty acid only
C. glycerol and 3 fatty aciss
D. 3 glycerol and 1 fatty acid
Which of the following is not an example of monounsaturated fat?
A. avocado
B. salmon
C. almond
D. peanut oil
Which of the following is not an example of unsaturated fats?
A. olive oil
B. peanut oil
C. palm oil
D. soya bean oil
The end digestion of a triglyceride would yield…
A. glycerol only
B. fatty acids only
C. 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Diets that are high in ________ and ________ increases the formation of plaque.
A. saturated fat and cholesterol
B. trans fat and unsaturated fat
C. unsaturated fat and cholesterol
D. polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat
Which of the following modifications does not help to reduce the risk of Coronary Heart Disease?
A. Reduce intake of food rich in cholesterol such as offals
B. Replace saturated fat such as butter with unsaturated fat such as canola oil
C. Replace wholemeal flour with plain flour
D. Reduce the amount of sugar
Which of the following does not explain the importance of having good fats in the diet?
A. Provides the body with a rich source of energy
B. Acts as an insulation by reducing heat loss from the body
C. Improves the body’s immune system
D. Protects vital organs by cushioning them against impact
Which of the following oil is not healthy for the heart
A. soya bean oil
B. coconut oil
C. peanut oil
D. corn oil
Which of the following is a characteristic of saturated fats?
A. They contain double bonds
B. They are solid at room temperature
C. They are liquid at room temperature
D. They can take in more hydrogen atoms