Variant – 1 Choose the best answer

Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for each

question below (29-32).

Fat provides nine calories per gram compared to four

calories per gram for carbohydrates and protein, This

concentrated energy is important for infants, small children

and underweight individuals. Fat also carries vitamins A, D,

E and К and aids in their absorption in the stomach.

Dietary fat is the body' s only source of linoleic acid, an

essential fatty acid the body needs to remain healthy. High

fat intake has been linked to a possible increase in certain

cancers (e.g. breast) . High saturated fat and cholesterol

intake may lead to an increased risk of coronary hear t

disease. The Canada Food Guide for Healthy Eating

recommends (for adults) that no more than 33 per cent of

total calories be obtained from fat .

29. According to the passage, ...

A) carbohydrates and proteins together give much more

energy than fat.

B) carbohydrates and proteins have about half the calories of

fat.

C) dietary fat is essential for elderly people.

D) vitamins A, D, E and К are essential for overweight

individuals.

30. It is inferred from the passage that ...

A) fat is much better for your heart than diets filled with

fruits and vegetables.

B) high protein intake may lead to heart disease.

C) low fat intake may introduce the risk of cancer.

D) low fat intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer.

31. The word "important" in the passage is opposite in

meaning to ...

A) dietary B) insignificant C) obligatory D) essential