Question 1

Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Household income 
B) Low body fat 
C) Vitamin D intake 
D) Male sex 
A) Household income 
B) Low body fat 
C) Vitamin D intake 
D) Male sex D

Question 2

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is less likely to undergo oxidation 
B) contains no double bonds 
C) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight 
D) is comprised of glucose molecules 
A) is less likely to undergo oxidation 
B) contains no double bonds 
C) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight 
D) is comprised of glucose molecules A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,a BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers. 
B) The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism. 
C) Alcohol is stored in body fat. 
D) Rapid heart rate is a sign of alcohol poisoning. 
A) In the United States,a BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers. 
B) The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism. 
C) Alcohol is stored in body fat. 
D) Rapid heart rate is a sign of alcohol poisoning. A

Question 4

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 250 
B) 450 
C) 200 
D) 350 
A) 250 
B) 450 
C) 200 
D) 350

Question 5

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) saturated 
B) monounsaturated 
C) essential 
D) polyunsaturated 
A) saturated 
B) monounsaturated 
C) essential 
D) polyunsaturated

Question 6

Paige is 6 weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic cancer 
B) a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder 
C) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
D) cirrhotic liver disease 
A) pancreatic cancer 
B) a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder 
C) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
D) cirrhotic liver disease

Question 7

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds,but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated 
B) saturated 
C) essential 
D) monounsaturated 
A) polyunsaturated 
B) saturated 
C) essential 
D) monounsaturated

Question 8

Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,egg protein,purified water,and potato starch.Within a few weeks,Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Bile salts 
B) Cholesterol esters 
C) Glucose polymers 
D) Essential fatty acids 
A) Bile salts 
B) Cholesterol esters 
C) Glucose polymers 
D) Essential fatty acids

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Roast beef 
B) Green beans 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Whole milk 
A) Roast beef 
B) Green beans 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Whole milk

Question 10

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) High-fructose corn syrup 
B) Organic carrots 
C) Rolled oats 
D) Pork steak 
A) High-fructose corn syrup 
B) Organic carrots 
C) Rolled oats 
D) Pork steak

Question 11

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) physically active lifestyle 
B) low blood pressure 
C) high blood levels of LDL cholesterol 
D) European ancestry 
A) physically active lifestyle 
B) low blood pressure 
C) high blood levels of LDL cholesterol 
D) European ancestry

Question 12

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Eicosapentaenoic 
B) Stearic 
C) Linoleic 
D) Lauric 
A) Eicosapentaenoic 
B) Stearic 
C) Linoleic 
D) Lauric

Question 13

According to the original Nutrition Facts panel on a package of reduced fat cream cheese,a 1 oz serving of the cream cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat.Based on this information,fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 51 
B) 91 
C) 31 
D) 71 
A) 51 
B) 91 
C) 31 
D) 71

Question 14

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons.Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are connected by single bonds,except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a _____ fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) monounsaturated 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) hydroxytransylated 
D) saturated 
A) monounsaturated 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) hydroxytransylated 
D) saturated

Question 15

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more partially-hydrogenated fats 
B) less beef 
C) more coconut oil 
D) fewer fruits and vegetables 
A) more partially-hydrogenated fats 
B) less beef 
C) more coconut oil 
D) fewer fruits and vegetables

Question 17

Adipose cells ________.

Accepted Answer

A) metabolize glycogen 
B) transport cholesterol away from other cells 
C) secrete insulin 
D) store triglycerides 
A) metabolize glycogen 
B) transport cholesterol away from other cells 
C) secrete insulin 
D) store triglycerides

Question 18

A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ____,which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) arterial plaque 
B) poor growth 
C) sleep apnea 
D) heart failure 
A) arterial plaque 
B) poor growth 
C) sleep apnea 
D) heart failure

Question 19

When he prepares food,Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil 
C) Shortening 
D) Stick margarine made with olive oil 
A) Corn oil 
B) Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil 
C) Shortening 
D) Stick margarine made with olive oil

Question 20

Chase is a 22-year-old college student.According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR),fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 to 35 
B) 35 to 45 
C) 5 to 10 
D) 10 to 20 
A) 20 to 35 
B) 35 to 45 
C) 5 to 10 
D) 10 to 20

Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

Paige is 6 weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with ________.

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

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

According to the original Nutrition Facts panel on a package of reduced fat cream cheese,a 1 oz serving of the cream cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat.Based on this information,fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal.

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating ________.

Adipose cells ________.

A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ____,which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency.

When he prepares food,Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?

Chase is a 22-year-old college student.According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR),fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

Paige is 6 weeks pregnant.Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant,she refuses to drink any alcohol now,because she does not want to have a baby born with ________.

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

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

According to the original Nutrition Facts panel on a package of reduced fat cream cheese,a 1 oz serving of the cream cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat.Based on this information,fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal.

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating ________.

Adipose cells ________.

A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ____,which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency.

When he prepares food,Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?

Chase is a 22-year-old college student.According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR),fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters