Question 1

In what form is most body fat stored?

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) phospholipids 
C) triglycerides 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) cholesterol 
B) phospholipids 
C) triglycerides 
D) None of these are correct. C

Question 2

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol plaques build up in artery walls 
B) HDL invades artery walls 
C) the dietary intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg per day 
D) LDL fails to remove cholesterol from artery walls 
A) cholesterol plaques build up in artery walls 
B) HDL invades artery walls 
C) the dietary intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg per day 
D) LDL fails to remove cholesterol from artery walls A

Question 3

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha-linolenic 
B) linoleic 
C) omega-6 fatty acids 
D) omega-9 fatty acids 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) alpha-linolenic 
B) linoleic 
C) omega-6 fatty acids 
D) omega-9 fatty acids 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is low in saturated fats 
B) is reduced in dietary cholesterol 
C) provides adequate amounts of soluble fiber 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) is low in saturated fats 
B) is reduced in dietary cholesterol 
C) provides adequate amounts of soluble fiber 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Excessive amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can ________.

Accepted Answer

A) impair the immune system 
B) cause excessive bleeding 
C) cause hemorrhagic stroke 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) impair the immune system 
B) cause excessive bleeding 
C) cause hemorrhagic stroke 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Lipids with high saturated fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) solid 
B) liquid 
C) warm 
D) gaseous 
A) solid 
B) liquid 
C) warm 
D) gaseous

Question 10

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) Omega-6 fatty acids 
B) Omega-9 fatty acids 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) None of the above. 
A) Omega-6 fatty acids 
B) Omega-9 fatty acids 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) None of the above.

Question 11

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body 
B) picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal 
C) slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells 
D) moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall 
A) delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body 
B) picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal 
C) slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells 
D) moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall

Question 12

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Arachidonic acid is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose metabolism 
B) omega-3 fatty acid metabolism 
C) omega-6 fatty acid metabolism 
D) cholesterol metabolism 
A) glucose metabolism 
B) omega-3 fatty acid metabolism 
C) omega-6 fatty acid metabolism 
D) cholesterol metabolism

Question 15

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) canola oil 
B) safflower oil 
C) butter 
D) olive oil 
A) canola oil 
B) safflower oil 
C) butter 
D) olive oil

Question 16

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 mg/dl or less 
B) 130 mg/dl or less 
C) 130-159 mg/dl 
D) over 160 mg/dl 
A) 100 mg/dl or less 
B) 130 mg/dl or less 
C) 130-159 mg/dl 
D) over 160 mg/dl

Question 17

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) total cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) total cholesterol 
D) triglycerides

Question 18

Cholesterol is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not essential in the diet; the human body can synthesize it 
B) not found in foods of plant origin 
C) an important part of human cell membranes and is necessary to make some hormones 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) not essential in the diet; the human body can synthesize it 
B) not found in foods of plant origin 
C) an important part of human cell membranes and is necessary to make some hormones 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) proteins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) triglycerides 
B) proteins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 20

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed __________ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _______ of total calories.

Accepted Answer

A) 20%; 1% 
B) 20%; 5% 
C) 35%; 10% 
D) 50%; 10% 
A) 20%; 1% 
B) 20%; 5% 
C) 35%; 10% 
D) 50%; 10%

In what form is most body fat stored?

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Excessive amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can ________.

Lipids with high saturated fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Arachidonic acid is associated with ________.

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol is ________.

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed ____ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _ of total calories.

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The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

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Exam 6: Lipids

In what form is most body fat stored?

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Excessive amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can ________.

Lipids with high saturated fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Arachidonic acid is associated with ________.

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol is ________.

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed __________ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _______ of total calories.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

Filters

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed ____ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _ of total calories.