Question 1

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

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A)  heart. 
B)  liver. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  brain. 
A)  heart. 
B)  liver. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  brain.

Question 2

The major function of adipose tissue is to

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A)  store glycogen. 
B)  store triglycerides. 
C)  synthesize protein for muscle. 
D)  store cholesterol. 
A)  store glycogen. 
B)  store triglycerides. 
C)  synthesize protein for muscle. 
D)  store cholesterol.

Question 3

After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are

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A)  converted to proteins. 
B)  converted to glucose. 
C)  reformed into triglycerides. 
D)  converted to cholesterol. 
A)  converted to proteins. 
B)  converted to glucose. 
C)  reformed into triglycerides. 
D)  converted to cholesterol.

Question 4

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

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A)  Saturated 
B)  Monounsaturated 
C)  Polyunsaturated 
D)  Partially hydrogenated 
A)  Saturated 
B)  Monounsaturated 
C)  Polyunsaturated 
D)  Partially hydrogenated

Question 5

When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to a mixture of

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A)  diglycerides and fatty acids. 
B)  monoglycerides and diglycerides. 
C)  monoglycerides and fatty acids. 
D)  glycerol and fatty acids. 
A)  diglycerides and fatty acids. 
B)  monoglycerides and diglycerides. 
C)  monoglycerides and fatty acids. 
D)  glycerol and fatty acids.

Question 6

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size)?

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A)  T-Bone steak 
B)  Margarine 
C)  Whole milk 
D)  M&M candies 
A)  T-Bone steak 
B)  Margarine 
C)  Whole milk 
D)  M&M candies

Question 7

Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except
2-21-2013

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A)  using little or no stick margarine. 
B)  choosing natural peanut butter instead of peanut butter made with hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C)  avoiding consumption of deep fried foods at quick-service restaurants. 
D)  eating packaged cookies and desserts made with vegetable shortening. 
A)  using little or no stick margarine. 
B)  choosing natural peanut butter instead of peanut butter made with hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C)  avoiding consumption of deep fried foods at quick-service restaurants. 
D)  eating packaged cookies and desserts made with vegetable shortening.

Question 8

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

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A)  cranberries. 
B)  walnuts. 
C)  tomatoes. 
D)  avocados. 
A)  cranberries. 
B)  walnuts. 
C)  tomatoes. 
D)  avocados.

Question 9

Pancreatic lipase digests

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A)  proteins. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  fats. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  proteins. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  fats. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 10

Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n) _______________.

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A)  emulsifier 
B)  lipoprotein 
C)  glycerol 
D)  cholesterol 
A)  emulsifier 
B)  lipoprotein 
C)  glycerol 
D)  cholesterol

Question 11

Of the macronutrients, fats are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with _________________.

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A)  diabetes 
B)  stomach ulcers 
C)  heart disease 
D)  lung cancer 
A)  diabetes 
B)  stomach ulcers 
C)  heart disease 
D)  lung cancer

Question 12

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

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A)  A compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid. 
B)  Phospholipids do not contain glycerol. 
C)  Phospholipids do not contain fatty acids. 
D)  A compound containing nitrogen replaces at least one fatty acid. 
A)  A compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid. 
B)  Phospholipids do not contain glycerol. 
C)  Phospholipids do not contain fatty acids. 
D)  A compound containing nitrogen replaces at least one fatty acid.

Question 13

Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

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A)  Liver 
B)  Shrimp 
C)  Lard 
D)  Ice cream 
A)  Liver 
B)  Shrimp 
C)  Lard 
D)  Ice cream

Question 14

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

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A)  cholesterol. 
B)  protein. 
C)  total fat. 
D)  saturated fat. 
A)  cholesterol. 
B)  protein. 
C)  total fat. 
D)  saturated fat.

Question 15

In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

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A)  As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is a decreased risk. 
B)  As HDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk. 
C)  As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk. 
D)  As HDL cholesterol levels decrease there is a decreased risk. 
A)  As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is a decreased risk. 
B)  As HDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk. 
C)  As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk. 
D)  As HDL cholesterol levels decrease there is a decreased risk.

Question 16

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

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A)  2 slices whole wheat toast, 2 tbsp. jelly, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup skim milk 
B)  2 cups cornflakes, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 grapefruit 
C)  1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 cup low-fat milk 
D)  3 pancakes, 6 tbsp. syrup, 1 cup skim milk 
A)  2 slices whole wheat toast, 2 tbsp. jelly, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup skim milk 
B)  2 cups cornflakes, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 grapefruit 
C)  1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 cup low-fat milk 
D)  3 pancakes, 6 tbsp. syrup, 1 cup skim milk

Question 17

A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

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A)  lipoprotein 
B)  chylomicron 
C)  eicosanoid 
D)  triglyceride 
A)  lipoprotein 
B)  chylomicron 
C)  eicosanoid 
D)  triglyceride

Question 18

_______________ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein that acts to transport absorbed fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chylomicrons 
B)  Very-low-density lipoproteins 
C)  Low-density lipoproteins 
D)  High-density lipoproteins 
A)  Chylomicrons 
B)  Very-low-density lipoproteins 
C)  Low-density lipoproteins 
D)  High-density lipoproteins

Question 19

Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arachidonic acid (A
A)  
B)  Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP
A)  
C)  Linoleic acid (L
A)  
D)  Conjugated linolenic acid (CL
A)  
A)  Arachidonic acid (A
A)  
B)  Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP
A)  
C)  Linoleic acid (L
A)  
D)  Conjugated linolenic acid (CL
A)

Question 20

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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A)  Sterols 
B)  Phospholipids 
C)  Triglycerides 
D)  Monoglycerides 
A)  Sterols 
B)  Phospholipids 
C)  Triglycerides 
D)  Monoglycerides

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

The major function of adipose tissue is to

After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to a mixture of

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size)?

Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except 2-21-2013

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

Pancreatic lipase digests

Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n) _______________.

Of the macronutrients, fats are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with _________________.

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

_______________ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein that acts to transport absorbed fat.

Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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Exam 5: Lipids

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

The major function of adipose tissue is to

After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to a mixture of

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size)?

Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except 2-21-2013

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

Pancreatic lipase digests

Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n) _______________.

Of the macronutrients, fats are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with _________________.

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

_______________ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein that acts to transport absorbed fat.

Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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