Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Baked beans 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Canned peaches 
D) Baked trout 
A) Baked beans 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Canned peaches 
D) Baked trout

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Stick margarine 
B) Cottonseed oil 
C) Roast beef 
D) Green beans 
A) Stick margarine 
B) Cottonseed oil 
C) Roast beef 
D) Green beans

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
D) Fatty acids contain nitrogen,hydrogen,and carbon. 
A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
D) Fatty acids contain nitrogen,hydrogen,and carbon.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings.To obtain this information,he should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gain some body weight 
B) become more physically active 
C) consume more saturated fat 
D) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily 
A) gain some body weight 
B) become more physically active 
C) consume more saturated fat 
D) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily

Question 8

In the body,fat ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals 
C) provide insulation against cold temperatures 
D) are needed for proper cholesterol digestion 
A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals 
C) provide insulation against cold temperatures 
D) are needed for proper cholesterol digestion

Question 9

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36.Based on this information,Manny is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) able to drive safely 
B) acting more sociable and feeling less tense 
C) acting aggressively toward his partner 
D) unconscious 
A) able to drive safely 
B) acting more sociable and feeling less tense 
C) acting aggressively toward his partner 
D) unconscious

Question 10

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

Accepted Answer

A) Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat 
B) Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease 
C) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat 
D) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits 
A) Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat 
B) Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease 
C) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat 
D) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms. 
B) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule. 
C) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble. 
D) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules. 
A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms. 
B) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule. 
C) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble. 
D) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.

Question 12

Which of the followings statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid. 
B) Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods. 
C) Certain fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) Saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain. 
A) The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid. 
B) Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods. 
C) Certain fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) Saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain.

Question 13

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases the size of the adrenal glands 
B) causes the heart to shrink 
C) increases fat deposits in the abdominal region 
D) lowers blood pressure 
A) increases the size of the adrenal glands 
B) causes the heart to shrink 
C) increases fat deposits in the abdominal region 
D) lowers blood pressure

Question 14

Cholecystokinin (CCK)is a hormone that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases the production of salivary amylase 
B) decreases the excretion of sodium ions from kidneys 
C) stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine 
D) enables glucose to enter muscle cells 
A) increases the production of salivary amylase 
B) decreases the excretion of sodium ions from kidneys 
C) stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine 
D) enables glucose to enter muscle cells

Question 15

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduces fat deposits in the abdominal region 
B) lowers blood pressure 
C) increases alertness 
D) damages the heart muscle 
A) reduces fat deposits in the abdominal region 
B) lowers blood pressure 
C) increases alertness 
D) damages the heart muscle

Question 16

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,he should limit his intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fruit juices 
B) butter and beef 
C) whole grain products 
D) nuts and seeds 
A) fruit juices 
B) butter and beef 
C) whole grain products 
D) nuts and seeds

Question 17

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Roast pork 
B) White potato 
C) Ripe banana 
D) Green beans 
A) Roast pork 
B) White potato 
C) Ripe banana 
D) Green beans

Question 18

While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 4 
D) 6 
A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 4 
D) 6

Question 19

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Chicken 
B) Peanuts 
C) Broccoli 
D) Sunflower seeds 
A) Chicken 
B) Peanuts 
C) Broccoli 
D) Sunflower seeds

Question 20

Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record.According to the results of the analysis,his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories; his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average daily cholesterol intake was 350 mg.Based on this information,his total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Accepted Answer

A) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question. 
B) above 
C) below 
D) within 
A) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question. 
B) above 
C) below 
D) within

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings.To obtain this information,he should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

In the body,fat ________.

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36.Based on this information,Manny is ________.

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the followings statements is true?

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Cholecystokinin (CCK)is a hormone that ________.

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,he should limit his intake of ________.

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings.To obtain this information,he should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

In the body,fat ________.

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36.Based on this information,Manny is ________.

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the followings statements is true?

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Cholecystokinin (CCK)is a hormone that ________.

Chronic alcohol abuse ________.

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,he should limit his intake of ________.

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

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