Question 1

The fat in most plant foods is mostly unsaturated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A chylomicron contains large amounts of phospholipids and smaller amounts of triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Linoleic acid

Accepted Answer

A)  is an essential fatty acid that must be supplied in the diet. 
B)  daily requirements range from 6-7 grams per day. 
C)  is hard to obtain in adequate amounts on a vegetarian diet. 
D)  is a saturated fatty acid that must be supplied in the diet. 
A)  is an essential fatty acid that must be supplied in the diet. 
B)  daily requirements range from 6-7 grams per day. 
C)  is hard to obtain in adequate amounts on a vegetarian diet. 
D)  is a saturated fatty acid that must be supplied in the diet. A

Question 4

Studies have shown that endurance trained athletes

Accepted Answer

A)  derive more energy from carbohydrate at the same level of exercise than they did prior to training. 
B)  rely less on ketones as an energy source. 
C)  have an increased muscle triglyceride content. 
D)  exhibit a decreased sensitivity of the adipose cells to epinephrine. 
A)  derive more energy from carbohydrate at the same level of exercise than they did prior to training. 
B)  rely less on ketones as an energy source. 
C)  have an increased muscle triglyceride content. 
D)  exhibit a decreased sensitivity of the adipose cells to epinephrine.

Question 5

There appears to be a performance benefit associated with the consumption of a high-fat meal several
hours prior to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Glycerol has shown ergogenic effects because it prevents hypoglycemia and increases body water
stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which food exchange has the greatest percentage of its calories derived from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk 
B)  lean meat 
C)  starch/bread 
D)  vegetable 
E)  fruit 
A)  skim milk 
B)  lean meat 
C)  starch/bread 
D)  vegetable 
E)  fruit

Question 8

Which of the following foods is likely to contain the least amount of saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  hard stick margarine with hydrogenated corn oil 
B)  cooking oil made of 100% olive oil 
C)  butter 
D)  sirloin steak 
E)  artificial coffee whitener made with palm oil 
A)  hard stick margarine with hydrogenated corn oil 
B)  cooking oil made of 100% olive oil 
C)  butter 
D)  sirloin steak 
E)  artificial coffee whitener made with palm oil

Question 9

Which of the following does not contain cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  beef 
C)  white fish 
D)  beans 
E)  chicken 
A)  milk 
B)  beef 
C)  white fish 
D)  beans 
E)  chicken

Question 10

To improve your serum lipid profile, it is recommended that you reduce your cholesterol intake to _________milligrams per day or less.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  200 
C)  250 
D)  300 
A)  150 
B)  200 
C)  250 
D)  300

Question 11

To prevent the development of atherosclerosis or reverse its progress, an appropriate diet and exercise
program are the two key elements recommended by health professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning carnitine is NOT supported by current research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carnitine is not an essential dietary nutrient 
B)  L-propionylcarnitine has been used to improve exercise capability in patients with serious diseases 
C)  Most reviewers believe chronic supplementation will enhance prolonged aerobic endurance performance 
D)  Acute supplementation does not appear to enhance performance 
A)  Carnitine is not an essential dietary nutrient 
B)  L-propionylcarnitine has been used to improve exercise capability in patients with serious diseases 
C)  Most reviewers believe chronic supplementation will enhance prolonged aerobic endurance performance 
D)  Acute supplementation does not appear to enhance performance

Question 13

All fatty acids needed by the body may be synthesized in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT good advice in attempts to reduce SERUM cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  limit whole egg consumption to about 2-4 per week 
B)  eat fish and white poultry meat in place of saturated fat meat 
C)  drink skim milk instead of whole milk 
D)  use butter instead of soft tub, non-trans fatty acid margarine 
E)  eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain products 
A)  limit whole egg consumption to about 2-4 per week 
B)  eat fish and white poultry meat in place of saturated fat meat 
C)  drink skim milk instead of whole milk 
D)  use butter instead of soft tub, non-trans fatty acid margarine 
E)  eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain products

Question 15

Cholesterol is one of the lipids known as sterols and it is a fat found in animal tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On a per-calorie basis, trans fats appear to increase the risk of coronary heart disease no more than
any other macronutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Lecithin supplements do not appear to improve exercise performance, but several of its constituents
have been theorized to enhance exercise performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding Omega-3 fatty acids is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may be metabolized to produce prostaglandin E, which may stimulate the release of human growth hormone 
B)  They may be incorporated in the membrane of the red blood cell, making the RBC more resistant to flow 
C)  They have been theorized to be ergogenic for endurance athletes only 
D)  There is sufficient scientific support for them to be classified as an ergogenic agent 
A)  They may be metabolized to produce prostaglandin E, which may stimulate the release of human growth hormone 
B)  They may be incorporated in the membrane of the red blood cell, making the RBC more resistant to flow 
C)  They have been theorized to be ergogenic for endurance athletes only 
D)  There is sufficient scientific support for them to be classified as an ergogenic agent

Question 19

Which essential fatty acids are needed in the diet? (Hint: An AI has been set for both.)

Accepted Answer

A)  linoleic and alpha-linolenic 
B)  oleic and canoleic 
C)  stearic and linoleic 
D)  palmitic and stearic 
E)  palmitic and palmitoleic 
A)  linoleic and alpha-linolenic 
B)  oleic and canoleic 
C)  stearic and linoleic 
D)  palmitic and stearic 
E)  palmitic and palmitoleic

Question 20

The total percentage of deaths due to coronary heart disease has been declining in recent years and
thus is no longer the number one cause of death among Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The fat in most plant foods is mostly unsaturated.

A chylomicron contains large amounts of phospholipids and smaller amounts of triglycerides.

Linoleic acid

Studies have shown that endurance trained athletes

There appears to be a performance benefit associated with the consumption of a high-fat meal several hours prior to performance.

Glycerol has shown ergogenic effects because it prevents hypoglycemia and increases body water stores.

Which food exchange has the greatest percentage of its calories derived from fat?

Which of the following foods is likely to contain the least amount of saturated fats?

Which of the following does not contain cholesterol?

To improve your serum lipid profile, it is recommended that you reduce your cholesterol intake to _________milligrams per day or less.

To prevent the development of atherosclerosis or reverse its progress, an appropriate diet and exercise program are the two key elements recommended by health professionals.

Which of the following statements concerning carnitine is NOT supported by current research?

All fatty acids needed by the body may be synthesized in the body.

Which of the following is NOT good advice in attempts to reduce SERUM cholesterol?

Cholesterol is one of the lipids known as sterols and it is a fat found in animal tissues.

On a per-calorie basis, trans fats appear to increase the risk of coronary heart disease no more than any other macronutrient.

Lecithin supplements do not appear to improve exercise performance, but several of its constituents have been theorized to enhance exercise performance.

Which of the following statements regarding Omega-3 fatty acids is correct?

Which essential fatty acids are needed in the diet? (Hint: An AI has been set for both.)

The total percentage of deaths due to coronary heart disease has been declining in recent years and thus is no longer the number one cause of death among Americans.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

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Exam 5: Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

The fat in most plant foods is mostly unsaturated.

A chylomicron contains large amounts of phospholipids and smaller amounts of triglycerides.

Linoleic acid

Studies have shown that endurance trained athletes

There appears to be a performance benefit associated with the consumption of a high-fat meal several hours prior to performance.

Glycerol has shown ergogenic effects because it prevents hypoglycemia and increases body water stores.

Which food exchange has the greatest percentage of its calories derived from fat?

Which of the following foods is likely to contain the least amount of saturated fats?

Which of the following does not contain cholesterol?

To improve your serum lipid profile, it is recommended that you reduce your cholesterol intake to _________milligrams per day or less.

To prevent the development of atherosclerosis or reverse its progress, an appropriate diet and exercise program are the two key elements recommended by health professionals.

Which of the following statements concerning carnitine is NOT supported by current research?

All fatty acids needed by the body may be synthesized in the body.

Which of the following is NOT good advice in attempts to reduce SERUM cholesterol?

Cholesterol is one of the lipids known as sterols and it is a fat found in animal tissues.

On a per-calorie basis, trans fats appear to increase the risk of coronary heart disease no more than any other macronutrient.

Lecithin supplements do not appear to improve exercise performance, but several of its constituents have been theorized to enhance exercise performance.

Which of the following statements regarding Omega-3 fatty acids is correct?

Which essential fatty acids are needed in the diet? (Hint: An AI has been set for both.)

The total percentage of deaths due to coronary heart disease has been declining in recent years and thus is no longer the number one cause of death among Americans.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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