Question 1

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increase cholesterol deposited in arteries 
B) decrease cholesterol levels in the veins 
C) be of no concern to heart disease 
D) increase HDL levels in the blood 
A) increase cholesterol deposited in arteries 
B) decrease cholesterol levels in the veins 
C) be of no concern to heart disease 
D) increase HDL levels in the blood

Question 2

Phospholipids consist of ________

Accepted Answer

A) glycerol and three fatty acids 
B) glycerol,two fatty acids,and phosphate 
C) multiple chemical rings 
D) chylomicrons 
A) glycerol and three fatty acids 
B) glycerol,two fatty acids,and phosphate 
C) multiple chemical rings 
D) chylomicrons

Question 3

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They raise HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
B) They lower LDL cholesterol. 
C) They raise blood cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol. 
D) They raise blood glucose. 
A) They raise HDL and LDL cholesterol. 
B) They lower LDL cholesterol. 
C) They raise blood cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol. 
D) They raise blood glucose.

Question 4

Eicosanoids are

Accepted Answer

A) responsible for fat transport in the bloodstream. 
B) proteins that act like fat. 
C) part of an omega-9 fatty acid. 
D) substances that produce diverse hormone-like effects on the body. 
A) responsible for fat transport in the bloodstream. 
B) proteins that act like fat. 
C) part of an omega-9 fatty acid. 
D) substances that produce diverse hormone-like effects on the body.

Question 5

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) whole grains 
B) sunflower,soybean,and safflower oils 
C) lecithins 
D) animal products 
A) whole grains 
B) sunflower,soybean,and safflower oils 
C) lecithins 
D) animal products

Question 7

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) triglyceride 
B) phospholipid 
C) sterol 
D) fatty acid 
A) triglyceride 
B) phospholipid 
C) sterol 
D) fatty acid

Question 8

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) B-48 
B) B-100 
C) CII 
D) A 
A) B-48 
B) B-100 
C) CII 
D) A

Question 9

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) transport of fats in the blood and lymphatic system 
B) synthesis of triglycerides 
C) synthesis of adipose tissue 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) transport of fats in the blood and lymphatic system 
B) synthesis of triglycerides 
C) synthesis of adipose tissue 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) chylomicrons 
D) cholesterol 
A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) chylomicrons 
D) cholesterol

Question 11

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 76 grams 
B) 67 grams 
C) 80 grams 
D) 93 grams 
A) 76 grams 
B) 67 grams 
C) 80 grams 
D) 93 grams

Question 12

All the following are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) walnuts 
B) salmon 
C) avocados 
D) flaxseed oil 
A) walnuts 
B) salmon 
C) avocados 
D) flaxseed oil

Question 13

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) cholesterol 
E) free fatty acids 
A) glucose 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) cholesterol 
E) free fatty acids

Question 14

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) saponification 
B) hydrogenation 
C) emulsification 
D) calcification 
A) saponification 
B) hydrogenation 
C) emulsification 
D) calcification

Question 15

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) age 
C) genetics 
D) hypertension 
A) gender 
B) age 
C) genetics 
D) hypertension

Question 16

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) build and repair tissue 
B) cushion and protect vital organs 
C) insulate the body 
D) transport fat-soluble vitamins 
A) build and repair tissue 
B) cushion and protect vital organs 
C) insulate the body 
D) transport fat-soluble vitamins

Question 17

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Total blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl 
B) LDL level lower than 100 mg/dl 
C) Vigorous physical activity 
D) HDL level greater than 60 mg/dl 
A) Total blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl 
B) LDL level lower than 100 mg/dl 
C) Vigorous physical activity 
D) HDL level greater than 60 mg/dl

Question 18

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________,in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

Accepted Answer

A) saturation 
B) isomerization 
C) esterification 
D) hydrogenation 
A) saturation 
B) isomerization 
C) esterification 
D) hydrogenation

Question 19

Lipids with high polyunsaturatd 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 20

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol 
B) Alpha-linoleic acid 
C) Ecosinoids 
D) Saturated fat 
A) Cholesterol 
B) Alpha-linoleic acid 
C) Ecosinoids 
D) Saturated fat

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Phospholipids consist of ________

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

Eicosanoids are

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include ________.

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

All the following are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT ________.

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________,in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

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

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

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Exam 6: Lipids

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Phospholipids consist of ________

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

Eicosanoids are

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include ________.

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

All the following are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT ________.

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________,in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

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

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

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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