Question 1

About how much cholesterol is synthesized by the liver every day?

Accepted Answer

A) None 
B) A few mg 
C) Less than 300 mg 
D) At least 800 mg 
A) None 
B) A few mg 
C) Less than 300 mg 
D) At least 800 mg

Question 2

The results of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol and triglycerides are called a

Accepted Answer

A) lipid profile. 
B) circulating fat count. 
C) personal lipids count. 
D) degenerative disease assessment. 
A) lipid profile. 
B) circulating fat count. 
C) personal lipids count. 
D) degenerative disease assessment.

Question 3

What are the substances resistin and adiponectin?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolipids that regulate synthesis of lipoproteins 
B) Intestinal cell hormones that regulate secretion of bile 
C) Intestinal cell hormones that trigger secretion of pancreatic juice 
D) Proteins secreted from fat cells that help regulate energy balance 
A) Glycolipids that regulate synthesis of lipoproteins 
B) Intestinal cell hormones that regulate secretion of bile 
C) Intestinal cell hormones that trigger secretion of pancreatic juice 
D) Proteins secreted from fat cells that help regulate energy balance

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of olestra in foods?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a class II toxicity rating by the FDA 
B) It binds to water-soluble vitamins in the digestive tract 
C) It causes no net loss of fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive tract 
D) It causes abdominal cramping and loose stools in most consumers 
A) It has a class II toxicity rating by the FDA 
B) It binds to water-soluble vitamins in the digestive tract 
C) It causes no net loss of fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive tract 
D) It causes abdominal cramping and loose stools in most consumers

Question 5

Which of the following is a polyunsaturated fatty acid in foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Oleic acid 
B) Acetic acid 
C) Stearic acid 
D) Linoleic acid 
A) Oleic acid 
B) Acetic acid 
C) Stearic acid 
D) Linoleic acid

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of the lipid content of livestock?

Accepted Answer

A) The meat from grass-fed animals is similar in composition to soy protein 
B) Grass-fed animals contain more omega-3 fats in the meat than grain-fed animals 
C) Grain-fed animals contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids in the meat compared with grass-fed animals 
D) Grain-fed animals contain lower concentrations of fat in the meat compared with grass-fed animals 
A) The meat from grass-fed animals is similar in composition to soy protein 
B) Grass-fed animals contain more omega-3 fats in the meat than grain-fed animals 
C) Grain-fed animals contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids in the meat compared with grass-fed animals 
D) Grain-fed animals contain lower concentrations of fat in the meat compared with grass-fed animals

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the artificial fat replacer olestra?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be used in the frying of foods 
B) It leads to constipation in some individuals 
C) Its chemical structure is similar to a triglyceride 
D) It lowers absorption of vitamins A and K from foods 
A) It can be used in the frying of foods 
B) It leads to constipation in some individuals 
C) Its chemical structure is similar to a triglyceride 
D) It lowers absorption of vitamins A and K from foods

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Chylomicron 
B) Low-density lipoprotein 
C) High-density lipoprotein 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein 
A) Chylomicron 
B) Low-density lipoprotein 
C) High-density lipoprotein 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of eggs in nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Consumption of one egg per day by most people is not considered detrimental 
B) The omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs is increased by feeding hens more coconut oil 
C) The amount of cholesterol in one egg is about the same as in one serving of ice cream 
D) The cholesterol is found in approximately equal amounts in the yolk and the white (albumin) 
A) Consumption of one egg per day by most people is not considered detrimental 
B) The omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs is increased by feeding hens more coconut oil 
C) The amount of cholesterol in one egg is about the same as in one serving of ice cream 
D) The cholesterol is found in approximately equal amounts in the yolk and the white (albumin)

Question 10

Which of the following is the most desirable quality that fat adds to foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Color 
B) Sweetness 
C) Palatability 
D) Hydrogenation 
A) Color 
B) Sweetness 
C) Palatability 
D) Hydrogenation

Question 11

Sucrose polyester is another name for

Accepted Answer

A) BHA. 
B) DHA. 
C) olestra. 
D) trans fat. 
A) BHA. 
B) DHA. 
C) olestra. 
D) trans fat.

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of the blood cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

A) The desirable upper range is 250 mg per 100 mL 
B) It can be reduced by increasing dietary intake of insoluble fiber 
C) It can be lowered by increasing dietary intake of trans-fat 
D) It can be lowered more effectively by reducing dietary intake of saturated fat than of cholesterol 
A) The desirable upper range is 250 mg per 100 mL 
B) It can be reduced by increasing dietary intake of insoluble fiber 
C) It can be lowered by increasing dietary intake of trans-fat 
D) It can be lowered more effectively by reducing dietary intake of saturated fat than of cholesterol

Question 13

Of the total fat content of the most commonly eaten nuts in the United States,what is the approximate percentage of monounsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60 
A) 5 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of the body's energy needs at rest is supplied by fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 25 
C) 40 
D) 60 
A) 5 
B) 25 
C) 40 
D) 60

Question 15

Results of the Seven Countries Study found that the population groups with highest and lowest rates of heart disease both consumed at least 40% of their kcalories from fat but the healthier group was found to ingest more

Accepted Answer

A) dairy. 
B) olive oil. 
C) fatty fish. 
D) grass-fed livestock. 
A) dairy. 
B) olive oil. 
C) fatty fish. 
D) grass-fed livestock.

Question 16

What is the major source of "good" cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty fish 
B) Fatty meat 
C) Endogenous synthesis 
D) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids 
A) Fatty fish 
B) Fatty meat 
C) Endogenous synthesis 
D) Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids

Question 17

What is the approximate average daily trans-fatty acid intake in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 mg 
B) 2 g 
C) 6 g 
D) 12 g 
A) 500 mg 
B) 2 g 
C) 6 g 
D) 12 g

Question 18

Which of the following describes a feature of cis-fatty acids and trans-fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) In nature,most double bonds are trans 
B) Hydrogenation converts trans-fatty acids to cis-fatty acids 
C) The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants 
D) In the body,trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than like unsaturated fats 
A) In nature,most double bonds are trans 
B) Hydrogenation converts trans-fatty acids to cis-fatty acids 
C) The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants 
D) In the body,trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than like unsaturated fats

Question 19

After a fat-containing meal is absorbed,about how many hours does it take the body to remove the chylomicrons from the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 14 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 14

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of fish consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Fish is a good source of iron 
B) Fatty fish contain the highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids 
C) The minimum intake to gain any benefit is 3 servings per week 
D) Even fried fish from fast-food restaurants provide a favorable balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fats 
A) Fish is a good source of iron 
B) Fatty fish contain the highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids 
C) The minimum intake to gain any benefit is 3 servings per week 
D) Even fried fish from fast-food restaurants provide a favorable balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fats

About how much cholesterol is synthesized by the liver every day?

The results of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol and triglycerides are called a

What are the substances resistin and adiponectin?

Which of the following is a feature of olestra in foods?

Which of the following is a polyunsaturated fatty acid in foods?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the lipid content of livestock?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the artificial fat replacer olestra?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of eggs in nutrition?

Which of the following is the most desirable quality that fat adds to foods?

Sucrose polyester is another name for

Which of the following is a characteristic of the blood cholesterol level?

Of the total fat content of the most commonly eaten nuts in the United States,what is the approximate percentage of monounsaturated fat?

Approximately what percentage of the body's energy needs at rest is supplied by fat?

Results of the Seven Countries Study found that the population groups with highest and lowest rates of heart disease both consumed at least 40% of their kcalories from fat but the healthier group was found to ingest more

What is the major source of "good" cholesterol?

What is the approximate average daily trans-fatty acid intake in the United States?

Which of the following describes a feature of cis-fatty acids and trans-fatty acids?

After a fat-containing meal is absorbed,about how many hours does it take the body to remove the chylomicrons from the blood?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fish consumption?

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

About how much cholesterol is synthesized by the liver every day?

The results of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol and triglycerides are called a

What are the substances resistin and adiponectin?

Which of the following is a feature of olestra in foods?

Which of the following is a polyunsaturated fatty acid in foods?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the lipid content of livestock?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the artificial fat replacer olestra?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of eggs in nutrition?

Which of the following is the most desirable quality that fat adds to foods?

Sucrose polyester is another name for

Which of the following is a characteristic of the blood cholesterol level?

Of the total fat content of the most commonly eaten nuts in the United States,what is the approximate percentage of monounsaturated fat?

Approximately what percentage of the body's energy needs at rest is supplied by fat?

Results of the Seven Countries Study found that the population groups with highest and lowest rates of heart disease both consumed at least 40% of their kcalories from fat but the healthier group was found to ingest more

What is the major source of "good" cholesterol?

What is the approximate average daily trans-fatty acid intake in the United States?

Which of the following describes a feature of cis-fatty acids and trans-fatty acids?

After a fat-containing meal is absorbed,about how many hours does it take the body to remove the chylomicrons from the blood?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fish consumption?

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

Filters