Fats

Question 1

What happens to unsaturated vegetable oils to make the Hydrogenated?

Answer 1

Heated at high temperatures
Subjected to high pressure
Mixed with a nickel catalyst
Subjected to forced application of hydrogen

Question 2

What else is created through Hydrogenation that promotes and increase in LDL levels?

Answer 2

Trans fats

Question 3

What is Cholesterol?

Answer 3

A soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and all body cells

Question 4

What is it used for?

Answer 4

Producing cell membranes and some hormones (all steroid hormones) and bile salts

Question 5

Can cholesterol dissolve in the blood?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

How much effect does dietary intake of Cholesterol have on blood cholesterol levels?

Answer 6

Very little

Question 7

What type of obesity denotes excess fat being stored around the abdomen, more common in men?

Answer 7

Android obesity

Question 8

What type of obesity denotes excess fat being stored around the hips and thighs, more common in women?

Answer 8

Gynoid obesity

Question 9

What are the high risk waist measurements in men and women?

Answer 9

Men - >40 inches

Women - >35 inches