Question 1

What chemical change occurs when spreadable margarines are made from polyunsaturated oils?

Accepted Answer

A)  the oil changes colour after hydrogen is added 
B)  hydrogen is forced into the oil creating unusually shaped fats 
C)  the margarine becomes softer at room temperature 
D)  the margarine becomes fully unsaturated 
A)  the oil changes colour after hydrogen is added 
B)  hydrogen is forced into the oil creating unusually shaped fats 
C)  the margarine becomes softer at room temperature 
D)  the margarine becomes fully unsaturated

Question 2

In Canada, what is the limit in fat content allowable for ground beef that has been labelled "extra lean"?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  17% 
C)  23% 
D)  30% 
A)  10% 
B)  17% 
C)  23% 
D)  30%

Question 3

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to avoid taking fish oil supplements in place of consuming fish.

Accepted Answer

Taking fish oil supplements is not recom

Question 5

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 2% 
C)  less than 3% 
D)  less than 4% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  less than 2% 
C)  less than 3% 
D)  less than 4%

Question 6

Define the term emulsification and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

Accepted Answer

Emulsification is the process of mixing

Question 7

Diets lower in fat, particularly saturated fat, may lower the risks of some cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the amount of fat women consume per day should be within what range?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-70 grams 
B)  45-75 grams 
C)  35-70 grams 
D)  50-65 grams 
A)  60-70 grams 
B)  45-75 grams 
C)  35-70 grams 
D)  50-65 grams

Question 9

To help achieve the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6 intakes, how many meals per week should include fatty fish?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-4 
D)  4-5 
A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-4 
D)  4-5

Question 10

Which of the following fatty acids is derived from linoleic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  eicosapentaenoic acid 
B)  hydrochloric acid 
C)  arachidonic acid 
D)  docosahexaenoic acid 
A)  eicosapentaenoic acid 
B)  hydrochloric acid 
C)  arachidonic acid 
D)  docosahexaenoic acid

Question 11

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the name for the group of organic compounds that consists of triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  lipids 
C)  fatty esters 
D)  oils 
A)  fats 
B)  lipids 
C)  fatty esters 
D)  oils

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics best represents saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  typically firm at room temperature 
B)  a heart-healthy fat 
C)  found primarily in fatty fish 
D)  additional hydrogen atoms can easily attach to it 
A)  typically firm at room temperature 
B)  a heart-healthy fat 
C)  found primarily in fatty fish 
D)  additional hydrogen atoms can easily attach to it

Question 14

Which of the following statements describes the role of cholesterol in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  assists in blood circulation 
B)  forms a part of the bones and teeth 
C)  part of the structure of cell membranes 
D)  an essential nutrient 
A)  assists in blood circulation 
B)  forms a part of the bones and teeth 
C)  part of the structure of cell membranes 
D)  an essential nutrient

Question 15

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetable oil 
B)  egg yolk 
C)  beef tallow 
D)  vinegar 
A)  vegetable oil 
B)  egg yolk 
C)  beef tallow 
D)  vinegar

Question 16

What is the name for the biologically active compounds that regulate body functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  actosanoids 
B)  dietary antioxidants 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  eicosanoids 
A)  actosanoids 
B)  dietary antioxidants 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  eicosanoids

Question 17

What emulsifier is falsely linked with promoting health when consumed as a supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  sterol 
B)  lecithin 
C)  glycerol 
D)  triglyceride 
A)  sterol 
B)  lecithin 
C)  glycerol 
D)  triglyceride

Question 18

Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions.
a.cholesterol
b.phospholipid
c.sterol
d.fat
e.triglyceride
f.lecithin
g.oil
-one of the sterols manufactured in the body

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their...

Question 19

Which of the following functions is among the useful roles that fat plays in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  transporting the water-soluble nutrients 
B)  cushioning the internal organs from physical shock 
C)  protecting the body from hemophilia 
D)  providing the major material from which bones and teeth are made 
A)  transporting the water-soluble nutrients 
B)  cushioning the internal organs from physical shock 
C)  protecting the body from hemophilia 
D)  providing the major material from which bones and teeth are made

Question 20

What effect does trans fat have on lipid levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

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

What chemical change occurs when spreadable margarines are made from polyunsaturated oils?

In Canada, what is the limit in fat content allowable for ground beef that has been labelled "extra lean"?

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to avoid taking fish oil supplements in place of consuming fish.

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

Define the term emulsification and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

Diets lower in fat, particularly saturated fat, may lower the risks of some cancers.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the amount of fat women consume per day should be within what range?

To help achieve the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6 intakes, how many meals per week should include fatty fish?

Which of the following fatty acids is derived from linoleic acid?

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

What is the name for the group of organic compounds that consists of triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?

Which of the following characteristics best represents saturated fat?

Which of the following statements describes the role of cholesterol in the body?

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

What is the name for the biologically active compounds that regulate body functions?

What emulsifier is falsely linked with promoting health when consumed as a supplement?

Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the sterols manufactured in the body

Which of the following functions is among the useful roles that fat plays in the human body?

What effect does trans fat have on lipid levels in the body?

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oil, Phospholipids, and Sterols

What chemical change occurs when spreadable margarines are made from polyunsaturated oils?

In Canada, what is the limit in fat content allowable for ground beef that has been labelled "extra lean"?

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to avoid taking fish oil supplements in place of consuming fish.

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

Define the term emulsification and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

Diets lower in fat, particularly saturated fat, may lower the risks of some cancers.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the amount of fat women consume per day should be within what range?

To help achieve the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6 intakes, how many meals per week should include fatty fish?

Which of the following fatty acids is derived from linoleic acid?

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

What is the name for the group of organic compounds that consists of triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?

Which of the following characteristics best represents saturated fat?

Which of the following statements describes the role of cholesterol in the body?

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

What is the name for the biologically active compounds that regulate body functions?

What emulsifier is falsely linked with promoting health when consumed as a supplement?

Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the sterols manufactured in the body

Which of the following functions is among the useful roles that fat plays in the human body?

What effect does trans fat have on lipid levels in the body?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen and Fibre

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Bio-Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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