Question 1

Studies show that a 1% increase in dietary saturated fatty acids will raise the risk of heart disease by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 1.0 
C) 2.0 
D) 5.0 
A) 0.5 
B) 1.0 
C) 2.0 
D) 5.0

Question 2

Which of the following would be least effective at preventing oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in processed foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Refrigeration 
B) Addition of BHT 
C) Partial hydrogenation 
D) Addition of phosphorus 
A) Refrigeration 
B) Addition of BHT 
C) Partial hydrogenation 
D) Addition of phosphorus

Question 3

Approximately how many grams of fat would be contained in an 800-kcalorie meal that provides 50% of the energy from carbohydrate,20% from protein,and the remainder from fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 22 
C) 27 
D) 35 
A) 15 
B) 22 
C) 27 
D) 35

Question 4

Characteristics of hydrogenated oils include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they are stored in adipose tissue. 
B) they lower HDL and raise LDL cholesterol in the body. 
C) some of their fatty acids change shape from cis to trans. 
D) products containing them become rancid sooner,contributing to a shorter shelf life. 
A) they are stored in adipose tissue. 
B) they lower HDL and raise LDL cholesterol in the body. 
C) some of their fatty acids change shape from cis to trans. 
D) products containing them become rancid sooner,contributing to a shorter shelf life.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a major source of polyunsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Palm oil 
C) Peanut oil 
D) Chicken fat 
A) Corn oil 
B) Palm oil 
C) Peanut oil 
D) Chicken fat

Question 6

What is the highest total blood cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)that falls within the desirable range?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 101 
C) 199 
D) 299 
A) 50 
B) 101 
C) 199 
D) 299

Question 7

When consumed regularly,which of the following fatty acids helps prevent the formation of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

A) Oleic acid 
B) Stearic acid 
C) Arachidonic acid 
D) Eicosapentaenoic acid 
A) Oleic acid 
B) Stearic acid 
C) Arachidonic acid 
D) Eicosapentaenoic acid

Question 8

What is the usual fate of dietary lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrolyzed in the intestines 
B) Unabsorbed and passes out in the feces 
C) Absorbed intact and incorporated into tissues 
D) Absorbed intact and broken down by the liver 
A) Hydrolyzed in the intestines 
B) Unabsorbed and passes out in the feces 
C) Absorbed intact and incorporated into tissues 
D) Absorbed intact and broken down by the liver

Question 9

What type of compound is lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A) Bile salt 
B) Glycolipid 
C) Lipoprotein 
D) Phospholipid 
A) Bile salt 
B) Glycolipid 
C) Lipoprotein 
D) Phospholipid

Question 10

A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark,king mackerel,and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) EPA. 
B) DHA. 
C) mercury. 
D) cadmium. 
A) EPA. 
B) DHA. 
C) mercury. 
D) cadmium.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) A quick way to spoil fats is by exposure to carbon dioxide 
B) Typically,the shorter the carbon chain,the firmer the fat at 75° 
C) Corn and sunflower oils are more prone to spoilage than palm kernel oil 
D) Palm oil and coconut oil are very liquid due to their longer carbon chains 
A) A quick way to spoil fats is by exposure to carbon dioxide 
B) Typically,the shorter the carbon chain,the firmer the fat at 75° 
C) Corn and sunflower oils are more prone to spoilage than palm kernel oil 
D) Palm oil and coconut oil are very liquid due to their longer carbon chains

Question 12

A common feature of the plant sterols is they

Accepted Answer

A) raise LDL and lower HDL. 
B) inhibit absorption of dietary cholesterol. 
C) inhibit absorption of "bad" cholesterol. 
D) enhance absorption of omega-3 fatty acids. 
A) raise LDL and lower HDL. 
B) inhibit absorption of dietary cholesterol. 
C) inhibit absorption of "bad" cholesterol. 
D) enhance absorption of omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 13

Bile is known to assist in the absorption of

Accepted Answer

A) fat only. 
B) all nutrients. 
C) carbohydrate and fat only. 
D) carbohydrate,fat,and protein only. 
A) fat only. 
B) all nutrients. 
C) carbohydrate and fat only. 
D) carbohydrate,fat,and protein only.

Question 14

Aspirin works to reduce the symptoms of infection or pain by retarding the synthesis of

Accepted Answer

A) arachidonic acid. 
B) certain eicosanoids. 
C) certain saturated fatty acids. 
D) certain unsaturated fatty acids. 
A) arachidonic acid. 
B) certain eicosanoids. 
C) certain saturated fatty acids. 
D) certain unsaturated fatty acids.

Question 15

Each of the following is known to be linked to excessive intake of fats EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) obesity. 
C) heart disease. 
D) lactose intolerance. 
A) cancer. 
B) obesity. 
C) heart disease. 
D) lactose intolerance.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a component of lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A) Choline 
B) Phosphate 
C) Fatty acids 
D)  Magnesium 
A) Choline 
B) Phosphate 
C) Fatty acids 
D)  Magnesium

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) It is absorbed directly into the blood 
B) It is a precursor for bile and vitamin D synthesis 
C) It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet 
D) It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil 
A) It is absorbed directly into the blood 
B) It is a precursor for bile and vitamin D synthesis 
C) It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet 
D) It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil

Question 18

According to the DRI,what is the upper limit of fat (g)that may be consumed by a healthy person requiring 3000 kcalories per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 33 
B) 66 
C) 83 
D) 117 
A) 33 
B) 66 
C) 83 
D) 117

Question 19

What is the function of lipoprotein lipase?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesizes lipoproteins in liver cells 
B) Synthesizes triglycerides in adipose cells 
C) Assembles lipid particles into chylomicrons 
D) Hydrolyzes blood triglycerides for uptake into cells 
A) Synthesizes lipoproteins in liver cells 
B) Synthesizes triglycerides in adipose cells 
C) Assembles lipid particles into chylomicrons 
D) Hydrolyzes blood triglycerides for uptake into cells

Question 20

Which of the following provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Palm oil 
B) Walnut oil 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Flaxseed oil 
A) Palm oil 
B) Walnut oil 
C) Soybean oil 
D) Flaxseed oil

Studies show that a 1% increase in dietary saturated fatty acids will raise the risk of heart disease by what percentage?

Which of the following would be least effective at preventing oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in processed foods?

Approximately how many grams of fat would be contained in an 800-kcalorie meal that provides 50% of the energy from carbohydrate,20% from protein,and the remainder from fat?

Characteristics of hydrogenated oils include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is considered a major source of polyunsaturated fat?

What is the highest total blood cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)that falls within the desirable range?

When consumed regularly,which of the following fatty acids helps prevent the formation of blood clots?

What is the usual fate of dietary lecithin?

What type of compound is lecithin?

A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark,king mackerel,and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

A common feature of the plant sterols is they

Bile is known to assist in the absorption of

Aspirin works to reduce the symptoms of infection or pain by retarding the synthesis of

Each of the following is known to be linked to excessive intake of fats EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a component of lecithin?

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

According to the DRI,what is the upper limit of fat (g)that may be consumed by a healthy person requiring 3000 kcalories per day?

What is the function of lipoprotein lipase?

Which of the following provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Studies show that a 1% increase in dietary saturated fatty acids will raise the risk of heart disease by what percentage?

Which of the following would be least effective at preventing oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in processed foods?

Approximately how many grams of fat would be contained in an 800-kcalorie meal that provides 50% of the energy from carbohydrate,20% from protein,and the remainder from fat?

Characteristics of hydrogenated oils include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is considered a major source of polyunsaturated fat?

What is the highest total blood cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)that falls within the desirable range?

When consumed regularly,which of the following fatty acids helps prevent the formation of blood clots?

What is the usual fate of dietary lecithin?

What type of compound is lecithin?

A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark,king mackerel,and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

A common feature of the plant sterols is they

Bile is known to assist in the absorption of

Aspirin works to reduce the symptoms of infection or pain by retarding the synthesis of

Each of the following is known to be linked to excessive intake of fats EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a component of lecithin?

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

According to the DRI,what is the upper limit of fat (g)that may be consumed by a healthy person requiring 3000 kcalories per day?

What is the function of lipoprotein lipase?

Which of the following provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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