Home
Conditions & Treatments
Test and Procedures
Gynecology
Health Library Explorer
Search Library:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A-Z Listings
Contact Us
Home
Gynecology
Conditions & Treatments
Adult Health Library
Allergy and Asthma
Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Bone Disorders
Breast Health
Cardiovascular Diseases
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dermatology
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Endocrinology
Environmental Medicine
Eye Care
Gynecological Health
Hematology and Blood Disorders
Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Infectious Diseases
Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
Men's Health
Mental Health Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Oral Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prostate Health
Radiology
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Cancer
Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
Surgical Care
Travel Medicine
Women's Health
Pediatric Health Library
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Blood Disorders
Burns
Cardiology
Care of the Terminally Ill
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child Having Surgery
Craniofacial Anomalies
Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings
Dental and Oral Health
Dermatology
Diabetes Endocrinology
Digestive and Liver Disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Eye Care
Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders
Growth and Development
High-Risk Newborn
High-Risk Pregnancy
Infectious Diseases
Medical Genetics
Neurological Disorders
Normal Newborn
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Pregnancy
Respiratory Disorders
Safety and Injury Prevention
Transplantation
Test and Procedures
Cardiovascular
Gastroenterology
Gynecology
Lab Tests
Neurological
Orthopaedic
Pulmonary
Urology
Health Centers
Cancer
About Cancer
Cancer and Genetics
Cancer Test and Procedures
Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer and Nutrition
Cancer Treatment
Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Living With Cancer
Specific Cancers
Children and Cancer
More Resources - Interactive Tools
More Resources - Multimedia
More Resources - Online Resources
Heart Disease
Understanding Heart Disease
Cardiac Tests & Procedures
Heart Conditions and Diseases
Women and Heart Disease
Diabetes and Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Managing Heart Disease
Preventing Heart Disease
More Resources - Interactive Tools
More Resources - Multimedia
More Resources - Newsletters
More Resources - Online Resources
Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes
Types of Diabetes
Complications of Diabetes
Managing Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Family
More Resources - Interactive Tools
More Resources - Multimedia
More Resources - Online Resources
Neuroscience
About the Brain and Nervous System
Neurological Tests and Procedures
Neurological Conditions and Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
Headaches
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Understanding Rehabilitation
Healthy Brain
Children & Neurological Conditions
More Resources - Interactive Tools
More Resources - Multimedia
More Resources - Online Resources
Orthopedics
Basic Anatomy
Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Sports Injuries
Preventing Injuries at Work
Orthopedic Conditions and Children
More Resources - Interactive Tools
More Resources - Multimedia
More Resources - Online Resources
Drugs, Herbs & Supplements
Drug Interaction Checker
Drug Search
Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements
Amino Acids
Herbs
Minerals
Vitamins
Other
All
Wellness Library
At Work
Behavior
Dental
Diseases & Conditions
Fitness
Injuries & Emergencies
Nutrition
Parenting
Prevention
Safety
Today's Medicine
Weight Control
Your Body
Newsletters
Cancer Awareness
Chronic Condition News
For Your Child
Heart Care
Men's Health
Women's Health
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Back to Intro
Click a letter to see a list of medical procedures beginning with that letter.
Click 'Back to Intro' to return to the beginning of this section.
Fats in Foods Quiz
How much do you really know about the fat in your food? Take this quiz and find out.
1. How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
One gram of fat has 9 calories. One gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories. One gram of protein has 4 calories. One gram of alcohol has 7 calories. A gram is a unit of weight. One gram is about the same weight as a standard paperclip.
A.
7
B.
9
C.
11
2. How many teaspoons of fat are in a double-meat fast-food hamburger?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
An average double-meat hamburger can have 31 grams of fat. Five grams of fat equals 1 teaspoon of fat. That means the double-meat hamburger has 6 teaspoons of fat. This is a little less than half of a healthy daily fat allowance for many people. But that doesn’t mean you can never eat food like this. Eating in moderation means you can have a burger like this once in a while.
A.
3
B.
6
C.
10
3. For a woman who is 35 years old, how much of her daily calories should come from fat?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Limit how much fat you eat to 20% to 35% of your daily calories.
A.
50% to 65%
B.
20% to 35%
C.
40% to 50%
4. How many grams of fat are in a standard beef hot dog?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
A typical hot dog has 13 grams of fat and 144 calories.
A.
1 gram
B.
6 grams
C.
13 grams
5. Which of these has the most saturated fat?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
All cooking oils and shortenings are 100% fat. They have 13 to 14 grams of fat in 1 tablespoon. Lard has more saturated fat. Saturated fat is found in meats and dairy products. It may be more harmful to your heart. Vegetable oils are mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats are less harmful.
A.
Safflower oil
B.
Olive oil
C.
Lard
6. You've ordered a sandwich with lean roast beef, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. It has 31 grams of fat. By switching the meat to turkey breast, how much fat will you cut out?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Surprisingly, switching to turkey will shave only 2.5 grams of fat. That’s because the real culprits in sandwiches are not lean meats but the cheese and regular mayo. Swap in tomato and lettuce for cheese. Use no-fat mayo or mustard. With these changes, you can lower the roast beef sandwich fat total to 7.5 grams.
A.
2.5 grams
B.
5 grams
C.
10 grams
7. Which food has the most fat?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
One avocado has 30 grams of fat. More than half of the fat is monounsaturated fat. But the total includes 4.5 grams of saturated fat. This is still more saturated fat than 2 slices of Canadian bacon, a lean meat. Eight ounces of buttermilk has only 2 grams of fat.
A.
2 slices of Canadian bacon
B.
1 avocado
C.
8 ounces of buttermilk
8. If you eat without restraint, you can gain as much as 2 pounds of fat in a single day.
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
If you step on the scale daily, you may notice a 2-pound increase. But that’s likely from short-term factors such as water retention. You would have to eat 7,000 calories—that’s about 23 cheeseburgers—on top of your daily calories to put on 2 pounds of fat.
A.
True
B.
False
9. There are 2 types of trans fat found in foods: natural and artificial.
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Natural trans fats are made in the stomach or gut of some animals. A small amount of this type of trans fat may be found in milk and meats. Artificial trans fats (or trans fatty acids) are made when hydrogen is added to liquid vegetable oils. This makes them more solid. This type of fat is found in many processed foods.
A.
True
B.
False
10. Trans fats may affect you by:
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
Trans fat has also been linked with higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
A.
Raising your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
B.
Lowering your HDL (good) cholesterol
C.
Raising your risk for heart disease and stroke
D.
All of the above
Your score was:
Online Medical Reviewer:
Poulson, Brittany, MDA RDN CD CDE
Date Last Reviewed:
5/1/2023
© 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Contact Our Health Professionals
Find a Doctor
Login to MyChart
Find a Location
Connect With Us
Follow Us
Related Items
Diseases and Conditions
Calculating Calories and Fat Grams
News
6 Health Screenings to Help Women Prevent Disease
Interactive Tools
Fats in Foods Quiz
Trans Fat Facts and Fiction
Copyright © The StayWell Company, LLC. except where otherwise noted.
View Disclaimer