Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup. 
B) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells. 
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. 
D) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. 
A) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup. 
B) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells. 
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. 
D) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Avocado 
C) Chicken 
D) Walnuts 
A) Milk 
B) Avocado 
C) Chicken 
D) Walnuts

Question 3

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) steroid hormones 
C) water 
D) fatty acids 
A) vitamin A 
B) steroid hormones 
C) water 
D) fatty acids

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. 
B) Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients. 
C) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal. 
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." 
A) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. 
B) Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients. 
C) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal. 
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel."

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Baked chicken 
B) Canola oil 
C) Corn oil 
D) Green beans 
A) Baked chicken 
B) Canola oil 
C) Corn oil 
D) Green beans

Question 6

The body uses cholesterol to make vitamin ____.

Accepted Answer

A) B-12 
B) D 
C) A 
D) E 
A) B-12 
B) D 
C) A 
D) E

Question 7

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Stomach 
C) Kidneys 
D) Spleen 
A) Liver 
B) Stomach 
C) Kidneys 
D) Spleen

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Low body weight 
B) Asian ancestry 
C) Female sex 
D) Hypertension 
A) Low body weight 
B) Asian ancestry 
C) Female sex 
D) Hypertension

Question 9

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(an)________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Coconut oil 
B) Cream cheese 
C) Olive oil 
D) Unsalted butter 
A) Coconut oil 
B) Cream cheese 
C) Olive oil 
D) Unsalted butter

Question 11

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) run a mile and then take a cold shower 
B) stop drinking and give his liver time to metabolize the alcohol 
C) drink 3 cups of strong coffee 
D) drink a glass of orange juice that contains a raw egg and tabasco sauce 
A) run a mile and then take a cold shower 
B) stop drinking and give his liver time to metabolize the alcohol 
C) drink 3 cups of strong coffee 
D) drink a glass of orange juice that contains a raw egg and tabasco sauce

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1% Milk 
B) Beef 
C) Peanuts 
D) Cherries 
A) 1% Milk 
B) Beef 
C) Peanuts 
D) Cherries

Question 13

The liver recycles bile salts to make new ________.

Accepted Answer

A) white blood cells 
B) bile 
C) hemoglobin 
D) glycogen 
A) white blood cells 
B) bile 
C) hemoglobin 
D) glycogen

Question 14

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary.Albert should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) have a chest x-ray 
B) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart 
C) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids 
D) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood 
A) have a chest x-ray 
B) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart 
C) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids 
D) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood

Question 15

A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water.The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats.When analyzing the composition of the chemical,the scientist determined that in addition to carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen,the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)________.

Accepted Answer

A) phospholipid 
B) sterol 
C) nutrino 
D) essential fatty acid 
A) phospholipid 
B) sterol 
C) nutrino 
D) essential fatty acid

Question 16

Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) fresh strawberries 
B) baked beans 
C) whole-wheat bread 
D) canned sardines 
A) fresh strawberries 
B) baked beans 
C) whole-wheat bread 
D) canned sardines

Question 17

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic 
B) skin 
C) muscle 
D) thyroid 
A) pancreatic 
B) skin 
C) muscle 
D) thyroid

Question 18

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition Facts panel 
B) nutrient claims 
C) country of origin information 
D) structure/functions claims 
A) Nutrition Facts panel 
B) nutrient claims 
C) country of origin information 
D) structure/functions claims

Question 19

Christina drinks 1 beer a day.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an abstainer 
B) an abuser 
C) a binge drinker 
D) a moderate drinker 
A) an abstainer 
B) an abuser 
C) a binge drinker 
D) a moderate drinker

Question 20

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Water 
B) Bile 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Fatty acids 
A) Water 
B) Bile 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Fatty acids

Which of the following statements is true?

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

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

The body uses cholesterol to make vitamin ____.

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

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

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(an)________.

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

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should ________.

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

The liver recycles bile salts to make new ________.

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary.Albert should ________.

Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer.

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Christina drinks 1 beer a day.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

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

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

Which of the following statements is true?

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

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

The body uses cholesterol to make vitamin ____.

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

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

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

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should ________.

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

The liver recycles bile salts to make new ________.

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary.Albert should ________.

Brett eats _____ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer.

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Christina drinks 1 beer a day.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

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