Test your FAT I.Q.
How much do you know about fat and its important role in our diet and well-being? Take our
FAT I.Q quiz
to learn more.
1.
Canadians are over-consuming Omega-6 (sunflower, safflower, soybean etc.) and under-consuming Omega-3 (fish oils).
a) True
b) False
2.
The best source of Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA/DHA, is:
a) Flax oil
b) Salmon
c) Sardines, anchovies, mackerel
3.
What essential fatty acid component has been research-proven to have the greatest benefits for mood, including depression?
a) EPA
b) GLA
c) DHA
4.
What supplement has been researched and found to be beneficial for all of these health concerns:
Cardiovascular Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Menstrual Discomfort
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Childhood Asthma
Ear Infections
Cystic Fibrosis
Skin Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis
Mental Health
Pregnancy Support
Epilepsy
Neurological Conditions
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Weight Management
a) Omega-3
b) Omega-6
c) Omega-9
5.
What one recommendation does Dr. Artemis Simopoulos (an international fatty acid expert) stress over all her other guidelines?
a) Use monounsaturated oils such as olive and canola
b) Add more Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet and reduce your intake of Omega-6 fatty acids
c) Eat 7 or more servings of fruits/vegetables daily
6.
Fish oils are a problem because of fishy repeat or aftertaste.
a) True
b) False
c) It depends on the fish oil supplement you choose
7.
What research-proven ingredient works with the EPA/DHA in fish oils to increase the cardiovascular benefits?
a) Flax oil
b) GLA from borage oil
c) Hawthorne
8.
In studies, what type of dietary fat resulted in the lowest body weight?
a) Safflower oil
b) Soy-bean oil
c) Fish oil
9.
What two ingredients when combined together have been shown to:
Increase thermogenesis
Decrease body fat mass and fat cell volume
Reduce the amount of calories consumed
Increase the storage of fat into lean muscle areas vs. saturated fat that is preferentially stored in the abdomen
Increase the ability to maintain weight loss
Turn on genes that may be associated with the inhibition of abdominal obesity
Increase the breakdown of fat in brown adipose cells
Regulate the activity of the area of the brain responsible for fullness (satiety)
a) EPA/DHA from Omega-3 fish oil and GLA from borage oil
b) Omega-3 and Omega-9
c) Flax oil and perilla oil
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