May 14, 2015

Tips for Living It -- Check your fat facts

What do you know about fats? The Loma Linda University Health health library features a quiz this week that will test your knowledge.

Cholesterol, saturated fats, trans fats, calories and fat substitutes — this quiz will test what you thought you knew and will help enlighten you on the importance of making healthy life choices when it comes to your daily fat intake. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fat is one of the three primary components of food.

When we think of fat, we automatically think “Oh, that’s bad for me!” But in reality, healthy fats are essential. Just remember that even these need to be consumed in moderation. To learn more, take the quiz now.

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