Question 1

Which apolipoprotein is responsible for activating lipoprotein lipase?

Accepted Answer

A) Apo B-48 
B) Apo C-II 
C) Apo C 
D) Apo B-100 
A) Apo B-48 
B) Apo C-II 
C) Apo C 
D) Apo B-100

Question 2

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are unnatural and only form during fat processing 
B) cause excessive blood clotting 
C) elevate LDL levels,while decreasing HDL 
D) cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women 
A) are unnatural and only form during fat processing 
B) cause excessive blood clotting 
C) elevate LDL levels,while decreasing HDL 
D) cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women

Question 3

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil,peanuts,and almonds 
B) beef franks,bologna,and ham 
C) carrots,beets,and peppers 
D) bacon,eggs,and butter 
A) olive oil,peanuts,and almonds 
B) beef franks,bologna,and ham 
C) carrots,beets,and peppers 
D) bacon,eggs,and butter

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 mg/dl or less 
B) 300 mg/dl or less 
C) 400 mg/dl or less 
D) 500 mg/dl or less 
A) 200 mg/dl or less 
B) 300 mg/dl or less 
C) 400 mg/dl or less 
D) 500 mg/dl or less

Question 5

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are liquid at room temperature 
B) have one double bond in the fatty acid chain 
C) lower cholesterol 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) are liquid at room temperature 
B) have one double bond in the fatty acid chain 
C) lower cholesterol 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) B100 receptor 
B) scavenger pathway 
C) B48 receptor 
D) No cell can pick up oxidized LDL. 
A) B100 receptor 
B) scavenger pathway 
C) B48 receptor 
D) No cell can pick up oxidized LDL.

Question 7

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Plants contain cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population,saturated fats ________.

Accepted Answer

A) should constitute no more than 7% of total energy in the diet 
B) are quite visible in foods,so they should be eliminated from the diet to reduce risk of heart disease 
C) are only a health risk if they come from a food that has been fried 
D) are only a health risk if they come from gravies,desserts,and dairy products 
A) should constitute no more than 7% of total energy in the diet 
B) are quite visible in foods,so they should be eliminated from the diet to reduce risk of heart disease 
C) are only a health risk if they come from a food that has been fried 
D) are only a health risk if they come from gravies,desserts,and dairy products

Question 10

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 400 
D) 500 
A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 400 
D) 500

Question 11

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil and olives 
B) red meat 
C) eggs 
D) dairy 
E) cheese 
A) olive oil and olives 
B) red meat 
C) eggs 
D) dairy 
E) cheese

Question 12

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids 
D) trans fatty acids 
A) saturated fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids 
D) trans fatty acids

Question 13

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier,consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) essential 
B) nonessential 
C) saturated 
D) trans 
A) essential 
B) nonessential 
C) saturated 
D) trans

Question 15

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic system 
B) portal system 
C) kidney system 
D) None of the above are correct. 
A) lymphatic system 
B) portal system 
C) kidney system 
D) None of the above are correct.

Question 16

The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) receptor 
B) atherosclerotic 
C) intermediate 
D) scavenger 
A) receptor 
B) atherosclerotic 
C) intermediate 
D) scavenger

Question 17

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)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 18

All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) number of double bonds 
B) degree of saturation 
C) chain length 
D) average number of calories per gram 
A) number of double bonds 
B) degree of saturation 
C) chain length 
D) average number of calories per gram

Question 19

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicron 
B) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
C) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) chylomicron remnant 
A) chylomicron 
B) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
C) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) chylomicron remnant

Question 20

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) peanut oil 
B) canola oil 
C) coconut oil 
D) olive oil 
A) peanut oil 
B) canola oil 
C) coconut oil 
D) olive oil

Which apolipoprotein is responsible for activating lipoprotein lipase?

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by the ________.

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

Plants contain cholesterol.

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population,saturated fats ________.

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______ mg per day.

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by ________.

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of ________.

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier,consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)is associated with

All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT ________.

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

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Exam 6: Lipids

Which apolipoprotein is responsible for activating lipoprotein lipase?

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by the ________.

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

Plants contain cholesterol.

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population,saturated fats ________.

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______ mg per day.

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by ________.

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of ________.

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier,consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)is associated with

All of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another EXCEPT ________.

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

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

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