Question 1

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has

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A)  high soluble fiber intake. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  high HDL cholesterol level. 
D)  low blood triglyceride level. 
A)  high soluble fiber intake. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  high HDL cholesterol level. 
D)  low blood triglyceride level.

Question 2

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beef fat 
B)  Soybean oil 
C)  Cocoa butter 
D)  Avocado 
A)  Beef fat 
B)  Soybean oil 
C)  Cocoa butter 
D)  Avocado

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  A triglyceride has three fatty acids attached to a cholesterol "backbone" molecule. 
B)  The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
C)  A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
D)  A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
A)  A triglyceride has three fatty acids attached to a cholesterol "backbone" molecule. 
B)  The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
C)  A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
D)  A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.

Question 4

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. On average, he consumes 2750 kcal per day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, Chase's saturated fat intake should be fewer than _____ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  413 
B)  138 
C)  270 
D)  550 
A)  413 
B)  138 
C)  270 
D)  550

Question 5

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of

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A)  cancer. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  angina. 
D)  C-reactive protein. 
A)  cancer. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  angina. 
D)  C-reactive protein.

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Tuna fish 
C)  Baked chicken 
D)  Ground beef 
A)  Whole-wheat bread 
B)  Tuna fish 
C)  Baked chicken 
D)  Ground beef

Question 7

Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

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A)  Avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke 
B)  Taking dietary supplements that contain biotin and vitamin K 
C)  Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats 
D)  Consuming trans fat 
A)  Avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke 
B)  Taking dietary supplements that contain biotin and vitamin K 
C)  Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats 
D)  Consuming trans fat

Question 8

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that's a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should she select?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ccoconut oil 
B)  Cream cheese 
C)  Unsalted butter 
D)  Canola oil 
A)  Ccoconut oil 
B)  Cream cheese 
C)  Unsalted butter 
D)  Canola oil

Question 9

Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than ____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  20 
D)  10 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  20 
D)  10

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess body fat 
B)  Low blood level of C-reactive protein 
C)  High soluble fiber intake 
D)  Low LDL cholesterol level 
A)  Excess body fat 
B)  Low blood level of C-reactive protein 
C)  High soluble fiber intake 
D)  Low LDL cholesterol level

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Your body can make alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. 
B)  Trans fatty acids are a by-product of the emulsification process. 
C)  Your body is unable to make cholesterol. 
D)  Phospholipids are partially water soluble. 
A)  Your body can make alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. 
B)  Trans fatty acids are a by-product of the emulsification process. 
C)  Your body is unable to make cholesterol. 
D)  Phospholipids are partially water soluble.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sunflower seeds 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Coconut 
D)  Shrimp 
A)  Sunflower seeds 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Coconut 
D)  Shrimp

Question 13

Sylvia has a disease that blocks the delivery of bile and pancreatic amylase to her small intestine. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this disease?

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A)  Chronic heartburn that's not relieved by antacids 
B)  Frequent headaches 
C)  Greasy stools that float 
D)  Weight gain 
A)  Chronic heartburn that's not relieved by antacids 
B)  Frequent headaches 
C)  Greasy stools that float 
D)  Weight gain

Question 14

Connor has plaque in an artery within his brain. This condition is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  angina. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  atherosclerosis. 
D)  peripheral artery disease. 
A)  angina. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  atherosclerosis. 
D)  peripheral artery disease.

Question 15

Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lecithin 
B)  Bile salt 
C)  Linoleic acid 
D)  Cholesterol 
A)  Lecithin 
B)  Bile salt 
C)  Linoleic acid 
D)  Cholesterol

Question 16

Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should

Accepted Answer

A)  limit his intake of nuts and seeds. 
B)  increase his intake of trans fat. 
C)  eat more whole-grain products. 
D)  switch from drinking fat-free milk to whole milk. 
A)  limit his intake of nuts and seeds. 
B)  increase his intake of trans fat. 
C)  eat more whole-grain products. 
D)  switch from drinking fat-free milk to whole milk.

Question 17

Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha-linolenic acid 
B)  Linoleic acid 
C)  Eicosapentaenoic acid 
D)  Docosahexaenoic acid 
A)  Alpha-linolenic acid 
B)  Linoleic acid 
C)  Eicosapentaenoic acid 
D)  Docosahexaenoic acid

Question 18

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  VLDL 
D)  Chylomicron 
A)  HDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  VLDL 
D)  Chylomicron

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fat that's in food isn't a source of essential nutrients. 
B)  Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." 
C)  Fatty foods lack the smooth texture that carbohydrate-rich foods have. 
D)  Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. 
A)  The fat that's in food isn't a source of essential nutrients. 
B)  Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." 
C)  Fatty foods lack the smooth texture that carbohydrate-rich foods have. 
D)  Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.

Question 20

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  peripheral vascular disease. 
D)  angina. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  peripheral vascular disease. 
D)  angina.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Which of the following statements is true?

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. On average, he consumes 2750 kcal per day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, Chase's saturated fat intake should be fewer than _____ kcal per day.

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that's a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should she select?

Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than ____ grams per day.

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat?

Sylvia has a disease that blocks the delivery of bile and pancreatic amylase to her small intestine. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this disease?

Connor has plaque in an artery within his brain. This condition is a sign of

Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient?

Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should

Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following statements is true?

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of

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Exam 6: Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Which of the following statements is true?

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. On average, he consumes 2750 kcal per day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, Chase's saturated fat intake should be fewer than _____ kcal per day.

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that's a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should she select?

Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than ____ grams per day.

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat?

Sylvia has a disease that blocks the delivery of bile and pancreatic amylase to her small intestine. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this disease?

Connor has plaque in an artery within his brain. This condition is a sign of

Which of the following substances is an essential nutrient?

Nick wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should

Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following statements is true?

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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