Question 1

Americans eat more fat now than they did 50 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sterol has four connecting rings made of which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon and hydrogen 
B)  hydrogen and oxygen 
C)  calcium and hydrogen 
D)  carbon and oxygen 
A)  carbon and hydrogen 
B)  hydrogen and oxygen 
C)  calcium and hydrogen 
D)  carbon and oxygen

Question 3

Which of the following substances is a major component of cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  sterols 
A)  phospholipids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  sterols

Question 4

Fat- free versions of cookies always have fewer calories than their full- fat counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Trans fats raise LDL and do not affect HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from fish oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding phytosterols is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are found in plant cell membranes. 
B)  They are found naturally in many vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. 
C)  They compete with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal tract. 
D)  They raise LDL cholesterol levels as much as saturated fats do. 
A)  They are found in plant cell membranes. 
B)  They are found naturally in many vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. 
C)  They compete with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal tract. 
D)  They raise LDL cholesterol levels as much as saturated fats do.

Question 8

Green tea is high in catechins (a flavonoid), which are antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The primary risk factor for heart disease is an elevated LDL cholesterol level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is syndrome X?

Accepted Answer

Syndrome X is a group of risk factors th

Question 11

Lipids are hydrophilic, which means they do not dissolve in water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

High levels of C- reactive protein in the blood indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's HDL will rise in the next few weeks. 
B)  a person's risk of type 2 diabetes is low. 
C)  a person needs to consume more linoleic acid. 
D)  there is inflammation in the walls of the arteries. 
A)  a person's HDL will rise in the next few weeks. 
B)  a person's risk of type 2 diabetes is low. 
C)  a person needs to consume more linoleic acid. 
D)  there is inflammation in the walls of the arteries.

Question 13

More women in the United States die each year from breast cancer than from heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Name the three main types of lipids.

Accepted Answer

triglyceri

Question 15

LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries digested fat from the GI tract through the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chylomicrons transports lipids via which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic system 
B)  cardiovascular system 
C)  integumentary system 
D)  endocrine system 
A)  lymphatic system 
B)  cardiovascular system 
C)  integumentary system 
D)  endocrine system

Question 17

Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or less is considered a protective factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease in older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is primarily made up of phospholipids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following does not raise HDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating more fiber 
B)  getting regular exercise 
C)  losing weight 
D)  quitting smoking 
A)  eating more fiber 
B)  getting regular exercise 
C)  losing weight 
D)  quitting smoking

Americans eat more fat now than they did 50 years ago.

Sterol has four connecting rings made of which of the following elements?

Which of the following substances is a major component of cell membranes?

Fat- free versions of cookies always have fewer calories than their full- fat counterparts.

Trans fats raise LDL and do not affect HDL levels.

Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from fish oil.

Which of the following statements regarding phytosterols is incorrect?

Green tea is high in catechins (a flavonoid), which are antioxidants.

The primary risk factor for heart disease is an elevated LDL cholesterol level.

What is syndrome X?

Lipids are hydrophilic, which means they do not dissolve in water.

High levels of C- reactive protein in the blood indicate that

More women in the United States die each year from breast cancer than from heart disease.

Name the three main types of lipids.

LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries digested fat from the GI tract through the lymphatic system.

Chylomicrons transports lipids via which body system?

Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or less is considered a protective factor for heart disease.

The decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease in older women.

The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is primarily made up of phospholipids.

Which of the following does not raise HDL cholesterol?

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Exam 5: Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Americans eat more fat now than they did 50 years ago.

Sterol has four connecting rings made of which of the following elements?

Which of the following substances is a major component of cell membranes?

Fat- free versions of cookies always have fewer calories than their full- fat counterparts.

Trans fats raise LDL and do not affect HDL levels.

Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from fish oil.

Which of the following statements regarding phytosterols is incorrect?

Green tea is high in catechins (a flavonoid), which are antioxidants.

The primary risk factor for heart disease is an elevated LDL cholesterol level.

What is syndrome X?

Lipids are hydrophilic, which means they do not dissolve in water.

High levels of C- reactive protein in the blood indicate that

More women in the United States die each year from breast cancer than from heart disease.

Name the three main types of lipids.

LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries digested fat from the GI tract through the lymphatic system.

Chylomicrons transports lipids via which body system?

Having an HDL level of 40 mg/dl or less is considered a protective factor for heart disease.

The decrease in estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease in older women.

The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is primarily made up of phospholipids.

Which of the following does not raise HDL cholesterol?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters