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TESTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON DIET AND CHOLESTEROL

1. The cholesterol in our bodies comes from:
 
A
The fats we eat
 
B
Mostly animal fats
 
C
Our own bodies and all types of fats we enjoy
 
D
Our own bodies and mostly animal fats
2. What percentage of the calories in the average diet comes from fat?
 
A
25%
 
B
30%
 
C
40%
 
D
50%
 
E
70%
3. How many grams of fat should I eat daily?
 
A
10
 
B
30
 
C
50
 
D
90
 
E
65
4. What is the daily required amount of protein needed in your diet
 
A
5-10
 
B
10-15
 
C
15-30
 
D
It doesn't matter as long as you are getting some protien
5. How much carbohydrates should one have in their daily diet?
 
A
20%
 
B
30%
 
C
45%
 
D
60%
 
E
75%
6. Your Blood cholesterol increases with age; if you are between 18-29 years, your cholesterol level should be:
 
A
less than 7.5 mmol/L and greater than 5 mmol/L
 
B
greater than 8 mmol/L and less than 10 mmol/L
 
C
less than 4.6 mmol/L
 
D
It doesn't matter, as long as you maintain your ideal weight
7. If you are 30 years+, you cholesterol should be less than:
 
A
8 mmol/L
 
B
11.5 mmol/L
 
C
2.5 mmol/L
 
D
5.21 mmol/L
8. You don't need your cholesterol levels checked until after 30 years of age.
 
A
True
 
B
False
9. I'm at my ideal body weight, therefore I don't have a cholesterol problem.
 
A
True
 
B
False
10. What risk factors may affect my "Bad" Cholesterol levels
 
A
Smoking
 
B
Sedentary Lifestyle
 
C
Alchohol
 
D
Stress
 
E
All of the above





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