Question 1

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how many calories should come from lipids for a person on a 2,000 kcal a day diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  100-200 kcal 
B)  200-400 kcal 
C)  400-600 kcal 
D)  400-700 kcal 
E)  600-800 kcal 
A)  100-200 kcal 
B)  200-400 kcal 
C)  400-600 kcal 
D)  400-700 kcal 
E)  600-800 kcal

Question 2

Which is the most consumed polyunsaturated fatty acid in the American diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  linoleic acid 
B)  alpha-linolenic acid 
C)  DHA 
D)  arachidonic acid 
E)  trans fatty acids 
A)  linoleic acid 
B)  alpha-linolenic acid 
C)  DHA 
D)  arachidonic acid 
E)  trans fatty acids

Question 3

Research suggests an association between high intake of _____ and increased cognitive decline.

Accepted Answer

A)  EPA 
B)  saturated fat 
C)  monounsaturated fat 
D)  DHA 
E)  omega-3 fats 
A)  EPA 
B)  saturated fat 
C)  monounsaturated fat 
D)  DHA 
E)  omega-3 fats

Question 4

You are using food labels to avoid purchasing products with trans fatty acids. Which of the following would you avoid, since it is the most likely to contain trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  mayonnaise 
B)  avocadoes 
C)  fully hydrogenated vegetable oil 
D)  margarine with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil as an ingredient 
E)  olive oil 
A)  mayonnaise 
B)  avocadoes 
C)  fully hydrogenated vegetable oil 
D)  margarine with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil as an ingredient 
E)  olive oil

Question 5

The public is confused, or lacks awareness that not all fats are bad. To clarify, name some food sources of healthy fats, and explain why increasing intake of these fats can be beneficial. Then, name some food sources of unhealthy fats, and explain why increasing intake of these fats can be detrimental to health.

Accepted Answer

Healthy fats can be found in foods such

Question 6

Which of the following food lists would you expect to contain the most phospholipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk and cereal 
B)  bread and lunch meats 
C)  cakes and frozen fries 
D)  salad dressing and mayonnaise 
E)  olive oil and avocados 
A)  milk and cereal 
B)  bread and lunch meats 
C)  cakes and frozen fries 
D)  salad dressing and mayonnaise 
E)  olive oil and avocados

Question 7

_____ are important components of cell membranes because they are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty acids 
B)  Phospholipids 
C)  Sterols 
D)  Triglycerides 
E)  Amino acids 
A)  Fatty acids 
B)  Phospholipids 
C)  Sterols 
D)  Triglycerides 
E)  Amino acids

Question 8

Which lipoprotein has the highest protein content?

Accepted Answer

A)  VLDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  micelle 
E)  chylomicron 
A)  VLDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  micelle 
E)  chylomicron

Question 9

Which is a precursor of bile acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  HDL 
D)  pancreatic lipase 
E)  LDL 
A)  triglycerides 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  HDL 
D)  pancreatic lipase 
E)  LDL

Question 10

An omega-3 fatty acid has

Accepted Answer

A)  three double bonds. 
B)  a chain length of three carbons. 
C)  the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl group. 
D)  the first double bond at the third carbon from the carboxyl group. 
E)  a total of 3 methyl groups. 
A)  three double bonds. 
B)  a chain length of three carbons. 
C)  the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl group. 
D)  the first double bond at the third carbon from the carboxyl group. 
E)  a total of 3 methyl groups.

Question 11

Which oil provides the most linoleic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  fish oil 
B)  sunflower oil 
C)  olive oil 
D)  flaxseed oil 
E)  coconut oil 
A)  fish oil 
B)  sunflower oil 
C)  olive oil 
D)  flaxseed oil 
E)  coconut oil

Question 12

Which of the following is true about lipid digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipase produced in the mouth emulsifies lipids. 
B)  Lipase produced in the stomach emulsifies lipids. 
C)  Acidity in the stomach emulsifies lipids. 
D)  Pancreatic lipase emulsifies lipids. 
E)  Bile acids emulsify lipids. 
A)  Lipase produced in the mouth emulsifies lipids. 
B)  Lipase produced in the stomach emulsifies lipids. 
C)  Acidity in the stomach emulsifies lipids. 
D)  Pancreatic lipase emulsifies lipids. 
E)  Bile acids emulsify lipids.

Question 13

Which fatty acid would be the most unstable and most prone to rancidity?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  fully hydrogenated soybean oil 
D)  partially hydrogenated soybean oil 
E)  fish oil 
A)  butter 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  fully hydrogenated soybean oil 
D)  partially hydrogenated soybean oil 
E)  fish oil

Question 14

Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body

Accepted Answer

A)  into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids. 
B)  to be stored as cholesterol. 
C)  into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D)  into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E)  into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder. 
A)  into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids. 
B)  to be stored as cholesterol. 
C)  into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D)  into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E)  into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder.

Question 15

Which of the following choices does NOT represent a primary source or sources of linoleic acid in the U.S. diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooking oils 
B)  fish and other seafood 
C)  salad dressing 
D)  nuts 
E)  seeds 
A)  cooking oils 
B)  fish and other seafood 
C)  salad dressing 
D)  nuts 
E)  seeds

Question 16

What would you suggest to an individual who has had their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced intake of dairy 
B)  reduced intake of omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  reduced protein intake 
D)  reduced total fat intake 
E)  all of the above 
A)  reduced intake of dairy 
B)  reduced intake of omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  reduced protein intake 
D)  reduced total fat intake 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

Linoleic acid can be metabolized in the body

Accepted Answer

A)  into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids. 
B)  to be stored as cholesterol. 
C)  into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D)  into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E)  into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder. 
A)  into EPA, DHA, and eicosanoids. 
B)  to be stored as cholesterol. 
C)  into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D)  into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E)  into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder.

Question 18

Suggest food substitutions you can make to improve the fat profile for the following meal: cheeseburger, French fries, and milkshake.

Accepted Answer

Answers can vary. One example

Question 19

Which lipoprotein(s) transport(s) dietary lipids from the intestine into the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL and LDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  chylomicrons 
E)  micelles 
A)  HDL and LDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  chylomicrons 
E)  micelles

Question 20

Which does not play a role in transporting lipids in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  micelle 
B)  lipase 
C)  chylomicron 
D)  LDL 
E)  VLDL 
A)  micelle 
B)  lipase 
C)  chylomicron 
D)  LDL 
E)  VLDL

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how many calories should come from lipids for a person on a 2,000 kcal a day diet?

Which is the most consumed polyunsaturated fatty acid in the American diet?

Research suggests an association between high intake of _____ and increased cognitive decline.

You are using food labels to avoid purchasing products with trans fatty acids. Which of the following would you avoid, since it is the most likely to contain trans fatty acids?

Which of the following food lists would you expect to contain the most phospholipids?

_____ are important components of cell membranes because they are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic.

Which lipoprotein has the highest protein content?

Which is a precursor of bile acids?

An omega-3 fatty acid has

Which oil provides the most linoleic acid?

Which of the following is true about lipid digestion?

Which fatty acid would be the most unstable and most prone to rancidity?

Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body

Which of the following choices does NOT represent a primary source or sources of linoleic acid in the U.S. diet?

What would you suggest to an individual who has had their gallbladder removed?

Linoleic acid can be metabolized in the body

Suggest food substitutions you can make to improve the fat profile for the following meal: cheeseburger, French fries, and milkshake.

Which lipoprotein(s) transport(s) dietary lipids from the intestine into the blood?

Which does not play a role in transporting lipids in the body?

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Exam 5: The Lipids

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how many calories should come from lipids for a person on a 2,000 kcal a day diet?

Which is the most consumed polyunsaturated fatty acid in the American diet?

Research suggests an association between high intake of _____ and increased cognitive decline.

You are using food labels to avoid purchasing products with trans fatty acids. Which of the following would you avoid, since it is the most likely to contain trans fatty acids?

Which of the following food lists would you expect to contain the most phospholipids?

_____ are important components of cell membranes because they are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic.

Which lipoprotein has the highest protein content?

Which is a precursor of bile acids?

An omega-3 fatty acid has

Which oil provides the most linoleic acid?

Which of the following is true about lipid digestion?

Which fatty acid would be the most unstable and most prone to rancidity?

Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body

Which of the following choices does NOT represent a primary source or sources of linoleic acid in the U.S. diet?

What would you suggest to an individual who has had their gallbladder removed?

Linoleic acid can be metabolized in the body

Suggest food substitutions you can make to improve the fat profile for the following meal: cheeseburger, French fries, and milkshake.

Which lipoprotein(s) transport(s) dietary lipids from the intestine into the blood?

Which does not play a role in transporting lipids in the body?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

Nutrition and Fitness

Nutrition Through the College Years

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