A health-promoting fat- examples include safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, and soybean oil.
The term refers to how "saturated" or "unsaturated" the fat is--that is, how many hydrogen atoms are held on the carbon chain--the chemical backbone of the fat.
What is a polyunsturated fat?
Question # 5, The Oz Diet Worksheet
100
What % of children in the US are overweight?
What is 33%
Question # 3, The Oz Diet Worksheet
100
Another name for the condition of extremely excessive body fat. (Defined as being 20% or more over an individual's ideal body mass, increasing one's risk for diabetes and heart disease.)
What is obesity?
Question # 2, The Oz Diet Worksheet
100
Name one "fad" diet that eliminates entire food groups such as breads, carbohydrates, and dairy? Eliminating food groups may eliminate nutrients, - factors that maintain health or prevent disease.
What is: the Atkins diet, or the South Beach Diet
Question 12, The Oz Diet Worksheet
100
Another name for high blood pressure, sometimes linked to high salt intake in susceptible individuals
What is hypertension?
200
These foods are rich sources of essential Omega 3 fats.
What is any of the following: salmon, sardines, walnuts, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, fish oil,
200
% of overweight adults in the US
What is 66%
Question # 3, The Oz Diet Woksheet
200
Another name for diseases of the heart, arteries, and veins; believed to be a result of poor diet and lack of exercise.
What is cardiovascular disease?
Question # 2, Dr. Oz Diet Worksheet
200
A food that is a good source of healthy fats and fiber.
What is any of these: nuts, seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, avocado, whole grains?
Question # 13, The Oz Diet Worksheet
200
Medical term for gooey plaque build-up in the arteries, restricting blood flow and leading to heart attack or stroke.
What is atherosclerosis?
300
The worst kind of fat for maintaining good health. This fat is created artificially, by saturating the fat with hydrogen and changing its structure. It both raises your bad cholesterol and lowers your good cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease. Found in commercial baked goods and fried foods, it can be identified as "hydrogenated."eat no more than 2 grams of this day. Many food processors are using healthier alternatives in response to consumer knowledge and demand.
What is a trans fat?
Question # 5 and # 7 The Oz Diet Worksheet
300
Syndrome or condition in which the body cannot process glucose (sugar), this disease is becoming increasingly common among children and teenagers
What is diabetes, (type 2)?
Question # 2, The Oz Diet Worksheet
300
A key to maintaining good health and preventing diet-related degenerative disease.
What is (name either) moderation and variety?
Question #10, Dr. Oz Diet Worksheet
300
Consumption of these foods is associated with losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. (Name 2)
What are: high fiber foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts?
Question # 13, The Oz Diet Worksheet
300
This kind of fat, created by adding hydrogen, always indicates "trans fat" is present in the food.
What is hydrogenated?
Question #5, The Oz Diet Worksheet
400
If a food contains less than 1/2 gram of trans fat (or 1/2 gram of anything--sugar, salt, etc.) the manufacturer of the food may legally claim it contains this amount on the label.
What is ZERO?
400
A flavor-enhancing condiment, too much may lead to high blood pressure ( also called hypertension) in people who are genetically predisposed.
What is salt or sodium?
400
The leading cause of death in the US, believed to be preventable by a diet low in saturated fats, high in fruits and vegetables and high in fiber, and adequate exercise.
What is Cardiovascular disease or heart disease?
Question #2, The Oz Diet Worksheet
400
Factor in food that expands in the gut and gives a long-lasting, satisfied feeling of "fullness."
What is fiber?
Question # 14, The Oz Diet Worksheet
400
"One" kind of health-promoting fat found in olive oil.
Question #5, The Oz Diet worksheet
What is "monounsaturated?
Question # 5, The Oz Diet Worksheet
500
Made from a tiny "fruit", this healthful oil is monounsaturated and high in Omega 6 fats. The least processed varieties made from the best fruits are called "extra virgin" or "virgin"
What is olive oil?
Question # 5, The Oz Diet Worksheet
500
"Adult beverage" that contains resveratrol, an anti-oxidant that reduces the harmful impact of cholesterol, but you would have to drink 60 liters to get full benefit :-(
What is red wine?
500
Foods that lead to weight gain and contribute to the obesity epidemic (name 2)
What are: French fries, chips, fatty meats, sweets, sugary drinks, ice cream, and refined grains
Question # 13, The Oz Diet Worksheet
500
You need 150 minutes of this per week, 20 minutes per day--exercise that elevates your heart rate.
What is cardiovascular, cardio, or aerobic exercise?
Question # 15, The Oz Diet Worksheet
500
Antioxidants, flavonoids are beneficial nutritional factors found in this confection- the darker it is, the more healthful!
Question # 8, The Oz Diet Worksheet
What is dark chocolate?
Question #8. The Oz Diet Worksheet