Trans Fat
I created this quiz to inform people about the negative effects of trans fat, it is a project I am working on for my Chemistry class. I included facts from my research and also included some of the most popular foods that contain trans fat. The United States is one of the most obese nations in the world and I would like to contribute to the solution by informing people about the dangerous foods they should Read moreavoid eating on a regular basis.
- 1.
People from what country consume the least amount of trans fatty acids based on an average calorie diet of 2000 calories per day?
- A.
Switzerland
- B.
United States
- C.
Japan
- D.
China
Correct Answer
C. JapanExplanation
The Japanese consume an average of .1 to .3 grams of trans fats daily compared to the United States average of 5 to 10 grams daily.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Trans fat consumption results in:
- A.
Increases in Low Density Cholesterol
- B.
Decreases in Low Density Cholesterol
- C.
Increases in High Density Cholesterol
- D.
Decreases in High Density Cholesterol
Correct Answer(s)
A. Increases in Low Density Cholesterol
D. Decreases in High Density CholesterolExplanation
Low Density Cholesterol builds up in your blood vessels and can clog your arteries. High Density Cholesterol is good for your health but is reduced from trans fat consumption.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Trans fats are common in these foods:
- A.
Milk
- B.
Chocolate
- C.
Margarine
- D.
Peas
Correct Answer(s)
A. Milk
B. Chocolate
C. MargarineExplanation
Trans fats naturally occur in animal based foods such as milk or meat. Most trans fat is formed during dehydrogenation, a process that converts liquid vegetable oil into semi-solid fats for use in commercial manufacturing processes because they have a longer shelf life.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Food and Drug Administration allows manufacturer's to declare zero grams of trans fat if the product contains...
- A.
0 grams
- B.
Less than 2 grams
- C.
Less than 1 gram
- D.
Less than .5 grams
Correct Answer
D. Less than .5 grams -
- 5.
There are some health benefits from consuming trans fat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
In 2006, only 17% of Americans could name 3 food sources of Trans fat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 2007, this percentage increased to 21% which is an improvement but it should be much higher considering the number of obesity problems here in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 7.
To calculate trans fat, simply add the total saturated fat + total unsaturated fat, then subtract the...
Correct Answer
Total FatExplanation
Saturated fat + Unsaturated fat - Total Fat = Trans Fat per servingRate this question:
- 8.
Some food labels will try to deceive you by rephrasing Trans Fat with Hydrogenated Oil.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
High consumption of trans fatty acids can result in:
- A.
Increased risk of heart disease
- B.
Increased risk of heart attack
- C.
Increased risk of having a stroke
- D.
Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
- E.
Obesity
Correct Answer(s)
A. Increased risk of heart disease
B. Increased risk of heart attack
C. Increased risk of having a stroke
D. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
E. Obesity -
- 10.
Should trans fats be banned from all foods?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
People need watch their diets more carefully
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 11.
Do you feel more informed about trans fat after taking this quiz?
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