Question 1

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high blood levels of HDL cholesterol 
B) a family history of cystic fibrosis 
C) chronic high blood pressure 
D) Asian ancestry 
A) high blood levels of HDL cholesterol 
B) a family history of cystic fibrosis 
C) chronic high blood pressure 
D) Asian ancestry

Question 2

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

Accepted Answer

A) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range 
B) Kevin's HDL cholesterol level is too low to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease 
C) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health and he should eat more saturated fat 
D) Kevin needs to reduce his total blood cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease 
A) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range 
B) Kevin's HDL cholesterol level is too low to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease 
C) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health and he should eat more saturated fat 
D) Kevin needs to reduce his total blood cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease

Question 3

In the body,certain lipids ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals 
B) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
C) contribute to proper body hydration 
D) help maintain cell membranes 
A) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals 
B) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
C) contribute to proper body hydration 
D) help maintain cell membranes

Question 4

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) shrunken heart syndrome 
B) low blood pressure 
C) skin tumors 
D) liver cancer 
A) shrunken heart syndrome 
B) low blood pressure 
C) skin tumors 
D) liver cancer

Question 5

In the body,fat ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) are used to make minerals 
C) stimulate the production of vitamins 
D) provide energy 
A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) are used to make minerals 
C) stimulate the production of vitamins 
D) provide energy

Question 6

Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD.

Accepted Answer

A) aspartic acid 
B) tryptophan 
C) HDL 
D) homocysteine 
A) aspartic acid 
B) tryptophan 
C) HDL 
D) homocysteine

Question 7

Lecithin is a type of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 300 
C) 450 
D) 250 
A) 100 
B) 300 
C) 450 
D) 250

Question 9

Subcutaneous fat does not ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate red blood cell production 
B) insulate the body against cold temperatures 
C) protect against minor bruising 
D) store energy 
A) stimulate red blood cell production 
B) insulate the body against cold temperatures 
C) protect against minor bruising 
D) store energy

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Higher than average intakes of calcium 
B) Female sex 
C) Asian ancestry 
D) Type 2 diabetes 
A) Higher than average intakes of calcium 
B) Female sex 
C) Asian ancestry 
D) Type 2 diabetes

Question 12

Phyllis recorded her food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze her diet record.According to the results of the analysis,her average daily saturated fat intake was 10% of total calories; her average daily unsaturated fat intake was 35% of total calories; and her average daily cholesterol intake was 250 mg.Based on this information,her total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Accepted Answer

A) below 
B) above 
C) within 
D) More information about Phyllis's omega-6 intake is needed to answer this question. 
A) below 
B) above 
C) within 
D) More information about Phyllis's omega-6 intake is needed to answer this question.

Question 13

Triglycerides have _____ in their chemical structures.

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) nitrogen and sulfur 
C) fatty acids 
D) glucose polymers 
A) amino acids 
B) nitrogen and sulfur 
C) fatty acids 
D) glucose polymers

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fried chicken 
B) Roast beef 
C) Canned salmon 
D) Whole-wheat bread 
A) Fried chicken 
B) Roast beef 
C) Canned salmon 
D) Whole-wheat bread

Question 15

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Stearic acid 
B) Oleic acid 
C) Palmitic acid 
D) Alpha-linolenic acid 
A) Stearic acid 
B) Oleic acid 
C) Palmitic acid 
D) Alpha-linolenic acid

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Apples 
B) Leaf lettuce 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Flaxseeds 
A) Apples 
B) Leaf lettuce 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Flaxseeds

Question 17

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

Accepted Answer

A) Esophagus 
B) Liver 
C) Thyroid 
D) Brain 
A) Esophagus 
B) Liver 
C) Thyroid 
D) Brain

Question 18

_____ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Ground beef 
B) Whole milk 
C) Corn oil 
D) Raw carrots 
A) Ground beef 
B) Whole milk 
C) Corn oil 
D) Raw carrots

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has ________.

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

In the body,certain lipids ________.

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________.

In the body,fat ________.

Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD.

Lecithin is a type of ________.

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Subcutaneous fat does not ________.

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

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

Triglycerides have _____ in their chemical structures.

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

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?

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

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

_____ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

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

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has ________.

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl.According to this information,________.

In the body,certain lipids ________.

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________.

In the body,fat ________.

Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD.

Lecithin is a type of ________.

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Subcutaneous fat does not ________.

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

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

Triglycerides have _____ in their chemical structures.

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

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid?

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

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

_____ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is ________.

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

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