Fats

Which of the following are considered "heart healthy" forms of fat

Monounsaturated fat

Saturated fat

Polyunsaturated fat

Trans fat

To avoid trans fats in packaged foods, avoid those with these words on the label:

Coconut oil

Partially hydrogenated oils

Palm kernel oil

What type of fat is the least healthy type to put on your bread?

Butter

Olive oil

Stick margarine

Heart healthy “good fats” come primarily from:

Meats

Plants

Carbohydrates

Dairy

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends getting less than X percent of calories each day from saturated fat.

2,000

Partially hydrogenated oils can withstand repeated heating without breaking down, making them ideal for:

Frying fast foods

Baking brownies

Sauteing vegetables

Cooking eggs

Trans fats are worse for cholesterol levels than saturated fats because they:

Raise bad LDL and lower good HDL

Create inflammation

Contribute to insulin resistance

Can have harmful health effects even in small amounts

All of the above

The body can’t make these, so they must come from foods such as fish, flax seeds, and walnuts

Saturated fats

Hydrogen ions

Cholesterol

Omega-3s

__________________, which are liquid at room temperature, are considered beneficial fats because they can improve blood cholesterol levels, ease inflammation, stabilize heart rhythms, and play a number of other beneficial roles.

Trans fats

Unsaturated fats

Saturated fats

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