1. Which of the following oils is high in saturated fat?

a. Canola oil

b. Palm oil

c. Safflower oil

d. Corn oil

e. Soybean oil

2. How much soy should you eat each day to lower cholesterol levels?

a. 5 grams (g)

b. 10 g

c. 15 g

d. 20 g

e. 25 g

3. If you are trying to reduce your sodium intake, it is recommended that one serving of any food should not contain more than ________ milligrams (mg) of sodium?

a. 100 mg

b. 200 mg

c. 300 mg

d. 400 mg

e. 500 mg

4. Potassium is shown to reduce blood pressure in humans. Which of the following foods is not high in potassium?

a. Green, seedless grapes

b. Oranges and orange juice

c. Potatoes

d. Tomatoes

e. Bananas

5. Which of the following is a lean cut of beef?

a. 80 percent/20 percent ground beef

b. T-bone steak

c. Sirloin

d. Brisket

e. Chuck blade roast

Answers

1. b.  Palm oil

Canola, safflower, corn, and soybean oils are all unsaturated oils. Other unsaturated oils are olive oil, cottonseed oil, wheat-germ oil, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, and peanut oil. 

2. e.  25 g

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a health claim for soy foods—consuming 25 g/day, when combined with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, may reduce the risk of heart disease. 

3. d.  400 mg

People trying to reduce their sodium intake should read food labels carefully and choose foods that contain less than 400 mg of sodium/serving. 

4. a.  Green, seedless grapes

All of the other food choices are good sources of potassium.

5. c.  Sirloin

All of the other choices are high in fat and cholesterol, and people who are at high risk for developing heart disease or who already are diagnosed with heart disease should avoid eating these cuts of beef.