Question 1

The average daily cholesterol intake (mg)of U.S.women is about

Accepted Answer

A) 110. 
B) 230. 
C) 360. 
D) 925. 
A) 110. 
B) 230. 
C) 360. 
D) 925.

Question 2

What compound is composed of 3 fatty acids and glycerol?

Accepted Answer

A) Steroid 
B) Lecithin 
C) Triglyceride 
D) Monoglyceride 
A) Steroid 
B) Lecithin 
C) Triglyceride 
D) Monoglyceride

Question 3

Spherical complexes of emulsified fats are known as

Accepted Answer

A) micelles. 
B) chylomicrons. 
C) monolipomicrons. 
D) endogenous bilayer aggregates. 
A) micelles. 
B) chylomicrons. 
C) monolipomicrons. 
D) endogenous bilayer aggregates.

Question 4

How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

A) It denatures cholesterol in the stomach 
B) It hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract 
C) It traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption 
D) It enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover 
A) It denatures cholesterol in the stomach 
B) It hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract 
C) It traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption 
D) It enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover

Question 5

What is the chemical composition of fats?

Accepted Answer

A) Hexose polymers 
B) Glycogen granules 
C) Fatty acids and glycerol 
D) Combinations of long-chain fatty acids 
A) Hexose polymers 
B) Glycogen granules 
C) Fatty acids and glycerol 
D) Combinations of long-chain fatty acids

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of the lipase enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults 
B) Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion 
C) Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase)plays an active role in fat digestion in infants 
D) Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and free fatty acids 
A) Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults 
B) Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion 
C) Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase)plays an active role in fat digestion in infants 
D) Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and free fatty acids

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of fat in the diet of athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) A minimum of 20% fat energy in the diet is needed 
B) Energy derived from fat has very little bearing on performance 
C) Optimal performance is found with a high-carbohydrate,15% total fat kcalories diet 
D) Diets with at least 10% total kcalories from fat are still able to provide the recommended amounts of micronutrients 
A) A minimum of 20% fat energy in the diet is needed 
B) Energy derived from fat has very little bearing on performance 
C) Optimal performance is found with a high-carbohydrate,15% total fat kcalories diet 
D) Diets with at least 10% total kcalories from fat are still able to provide the recommended amounts of micronutrients

Question 8

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

Accepted Answer

A) Sterols 
B) Glycerols 
C) Triglycerides 
D) Monoglycerides 
A) Sterols 
B) Glycerols 
C) Triglycerides 
D) Monoglycerides

Question 9

Studies show that regular consumption of fatty fish leads to

Accepted Answer

A) lower blood pressure. 
B) higher blood cholesterol. 
C) greater tendency of the blood to clot. 
D) decreased storage of omega-3 fatty acids. 
A) lower blood pressure. 
B) higher blood cholesterol. 
C) greater tendency of the blood to clot. 
D) decreased storage of omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 10

Ronnie eats a fairly balanced diet,but wants to include a good source of omega-3 fats.Which of the following should be your recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs 
B) Salmon 
C) Low-fat cheeses 
D) Lean chicken breast 
A) Eggs 
B) Salmon 
C) Low-fat cheeses 
D) Lean chicken breast

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a destination for cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesized into bile 
B) Excreted in the feces 
C) Accumulates on walls of veins 
D) Accumulates on walls of arteries 
A) Synthesized into bile 
B) Excreted in the feces 
C) Accumulates on walls of veins 
D) Accumulates on walls of arteries

Question 12

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

Accepted Answer

A) oils. 
B) fats. 
C) omegas. 
D) glycerols. 
A) oils. 
B) fats. 
C) omegas. 
D) glycerols.

Question 13

Which of the following is a drawback of olestra consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) It yields 9 kcalories per gram 
B) It imparts off-flavors to foods 
C) It raises blood glucose levels 
D) It inhibits absorption of vitamin E 
A) It yields 9 kcalories per gram 
B) It imparts off-flavors to foods 
C) It raises blood glucose levels 
D) It inhibits absorption of vitamin E

Question 14

Which of the following organs is NOT known to secrete a lipase?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Stomach 
C) Pancreas 
D) Salivary glands 
A) Liver 
B) Stomach 
C) Pancreas 
D) Salivary glands

Question 15

Jenny is trying to lose weight by decreasing the fat in her diet.At the grocery store she is overwhelmed by all the claims on the food product labels,and finally chooses an expensive fat-free frozen dessert.Which of the following would be an appropriate analysis of Jenny's decision?

Accepted Answer

A) Most frozen desserts are fat free and she should not pay extra for one with a fat-free claim 
B) Since fats contribute 9 kcalories per gram,she can eat twice as many kcalories from this dessert and still lose weight 
C) As long as she makes sure to eat the dessert before 9 p.m.it should not contribute much to her daily kcaloric intake 
D) Fat-free products typically have so much added sugar that the kcalorie count can be as high as in the regular-fat product 
A) Most frozen desserts are fat free and she should not pay extra for one with a fat-free claim 
B) Since fats contribute 9 kcalories per gram,she can eat twice as many kcalories from this dessert and still lose weight 
C) As long as she makes sure to eat the dessert before 9 p.m.it should not contribute much to her daily kcaloric intake 
D) Fat-free products typically have so much added sugar that the kcalorie count can be as high as in the regular-fat product

Question 16

Which of the following substances CANNOT be absorbed directly into the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycerol 
B) Long-chain fatty acids 
C) Short-chain fatty acids 
D) Medium-chain fatty acids 
A) Glycerol 
B) Long-chain fatty acids 
C) Short-chain fatty acids 
D) Medium-chain fatty acids

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature of phospholipids?

Accepted Answer

A) Resistant to digestion 
B) Soluble in both water and fat 
C) Highly susceptible to oxidation 
D) Found naturally only in animal foods 
A) Resistant to digestion 
B) Soluble in both water and fat 
C) Highly susceptible to oxidation 
D) Found naturally only in animal foods

Question 18

Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Lecithin 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Stearic acid 
D) Linoleic acid 
A) Lecithin 
B) Cholesterol 
C) Stearic acid 
D) Linoleic acid

Question 19

How many double bonds are present in stearic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3

Question 20

Which of the following information about the fat content per serving is NOT on a food label?

Accepted Answer

A) The total fat content,in g 
B) The trans fat content,in g 
C) The saturated fat content,in g 
D) The percentage of total kcalories contributed by fat 
A) The total fat content,in g 
B) The trans fat content,in g 
C) The saturated fat content,in g 
D) The percentage of total kcalories contributed by fat

The average daily cholesterol intake (mg)of U.S.women is about

What compound is composed of 3 fatty acids and glycerol?

Spherical complexes of emulsified fats are known as

How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

What is the chemical composition of fats?

Which of the following is characteristic of the lipase enzymes?

Which of the following is a feature of fat in the diet of athletes?

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

Studies show that regular consumption of fatty fish leads to

Ronnie eats a fairly balanced diet,but wants to include a good source of omega-3 fats.Which of the following should be your recommendation?

Which of the following is NOT a destination for cholesterol?

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

Which of the following is a drawback of olestra consumption?

Which of the following organs is NOT known to secrete a lipase?

Jenny is trying to lose weight by decreasing the fat in her diet.At the grocery store she is overwhelmed by all the claims on the food product labels,and finally chooses an expensive fat-free frozen dessert.Which of the following would be an appropriate analysis of Jenny's decision?

Which of the following substances CANNOT be absorbed directly into the blood?

Which of the following is a feature of phospholipids?

Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?

How many double bonds are present in stearic acid?

Which of the following information about the fat content per serving is NOT on a food label?

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

The average daily cholesterol intake (mg)of U.S.women is about

What compound is composed of 3 fatty acids and glycerol?

Spherical complexes of emulsified fats are known as

How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

What is the chemical composition of fats?

Which of the following is characteristic of the lipase enzymes?

Which of the following is a feature of fat in the diet of athletes?

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

Studies show that regular consumption of fatty fish leads to

Ronnie eats a fairly balanced diet,but wants to include a good source of omega-3 fats.Which of the following should be your recommendation?

Which of the following is NOT a destination for cholesterol?

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

Which of the following is a drawback of olestra consumption?

Which of the following organs is NOT known to secrete a lipase?

Jenny is trying to lose weight by decreasing the fat in her diet.At the grocery store she is overwhelmed by all the claims on the food product labels,and finally chooses an expensive fat-free frozen dessert.Which of the following would be an appropriate analysis of Jenny's decision?

Which of the following substances CANNOT be absorbed directly into the blood?

Which of the following is a feature of phospholipids?

Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?

How many double bonds are present in stearic acid?

Which of the following information about the fat content per serving is NOT on a food label?

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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