Question 1

What is the AMDR for daily total fat intake, as a percentage of daily calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20 
B)  20-35 
C)  30-45 
D)  45-65 
E)  55-75 
A)  10-20 
B)  20-35 
C)  30-45 
D)  45-65 
E)  55-75

Question 2

In order to improve your serum lipid profile you should limit your total intake of saturated and trans fat to less than ________percent of dietary Calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  30 
A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  30

Question 3

A total cholesterol level of 185 milligrams/deciliter is classified as what category by the National Cholesterol Education Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  too low 
B)  desirable 
C)  borderline high 
D)  high 
E)  very high 
A)  too low 
B)  desirable 
C)  borderline high 
D)  high 
E)  very high

Question 4

Which of the following statements relative to fats is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogenation of fats makes them more saturated 
B)  saturated fats are found primarily in animal foods 
C)  vegetable fats are primarily unsaturated fats 
D)  polyunsaturated fats are theorized to be more healthful than saturated fats 
E)  saturated fats appear to help lower blood cholesterol levels 
A)  hydrogenation of fats makes them more saturated 
B)  saturated fats are found primarily in animal foods 
C)  vegetable fats are primarily unsaturated fats 
D)  polyunsaturated fats are theorized to be more healthful than saturated fats 
E)  saturated fats appear to help lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 5

How many Calories does one gram of fat yield?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  4 
A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  4

Question 6

An increase in which lipoprotein is theorized to be a major contributing factor to the development of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  VLDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  IDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  Chylomicron 
A)  VLDL 
B)  LDL 
C)  IDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  Chylomicron

Question 7

Triglycerides are released from the adipose cells as:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and free fatty acids 
B)  glycerol and free fatty acids 
C)  glycogen and free fatty acids 
D)  gluconate and free fatty acids 
E)  glycocol and free fatty acids 
A)  glucose and free fatty acids 
B)  glycerol and free fatty acids 
C)  glycogen and free fatty acids 
D)  gluconate and free fatty acids 
E)  glycocol and free fatty acids

Question 8

1 oz of pork contains the same cholesterol content as 1 oz of lobster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which monounsaturated fatty acid is believed to reduce total cholesterol without reducing HDL- cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A)  palmitic 
B)  lardeolic 
C)  stearic 
D)  oleic 
E)  monopolic 
A)  palmitic 
B)  lardeolic 
C)  stearic 
D)  oleic 
E)  monopolic

Question 10

Many authorities believe that the benefits gained from exercise are actually due to possible associated
effects such as reductions in body fat and blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Plant foods contain small amounts of cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements best reflects the research on fat loading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumption of a high-fat meal several hours prior to performance will enhance performance 
B)  The 40-30-30 diet will enhance athletic performance 
C)  Fasting for 24 hours will improve endurance exercise performance 
D)  Current scientific literature does not support the notion that fat loading will enhance performance 
A)  Consumption of a high-fat meal several hours prior to performance will enhance performance 
B)  The 40-30-30 diet will enhance athletic performance 
C)  Fasting for 24 hours will improve endurance exercise performance 
D)  Current scientific literature does not support the notion that fat loading will enhance performance

Question 13

An enzyme known as hormone-sensitive lipase is necessary to transport the fatty acids into the
mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a sound dietary strategy to help reduce serum cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce the total amount of fats in the diet by eating more plant foods 
B)  Substitute monounsaturated fats for saturated fats 
C)  Eat more fish, particularly fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  Consume less refined sugars and more complex carbohydrates with fiber 
E)  Consume more trans fats, which help increase HDL cholesterol 
A)  Reduce the total amount of fats in the diet by eating more plant foods 
B)  Substitute monounsaturated fats for saturated fats 
C)  Eat more fish, particularly fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  Consume less refined sugars and more complex carbohydrates with fiber 
E)  Consume more trans fats, which help increase HDL cholesterol

Question 15

Your body can make all of the phospholipids it needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a fat substitute, not a carbohydrate substitute?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simplesse 
B)  Aspartame 
C)  Splenda 
D)  Saccharine 
E)  Sucralose 
A)  Simplesse 
B)  Aspartame 
C)  Splenda 
D)  Saccharine 
E)  Sucralose

Question 17

The major villain that may predispose an individual to coronary heart disease is high HDL cholesterol
levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The level of total cholesterol that represents the borderline/high risk category is milligrams per deciliter of blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 180 
B)  180-200 
C)  200-239 
D)  240-260 
A)  less than 180 
B)  180-200 
C)  200-239 
D)  240-260

Question 19

Fat is a very efficient, compact means to store energy

Accepted Answer

A)  because fat has more than three times the Calories per gram than do carbohydrates and protein. 
B)  as there is very little water in a gram of protein, compared to the 3-4 grams of water stored with each gram of fat. 
C)  with approximately 80,000-100,000 Calories stored in the adipose tissue of the average adult male. 
D)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  because fat has more than three times the Calories per gram than do carbohydrates and protein. 
B)  as there is very little water in a gram of protein, compared to the 3-4 grams of water stored with each gram of fat. 
C)  with approximately 80,000-100,000 Calories stored in the adipose tissue of the average adult male. 
D)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 20

One goal of the Healthy North American Diet is to reduce the average American's intake of
cholesterol to approximately 100 milligrams of cholesterol for every 1,000 Calories consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the AMDR for daily total fat intake, as a percentage of daily calories?

In order to improve your serum lipid profile you should limit your total intake of saturated and trans fat to less than ________percent of dietary Calories.

A total cholesterol level of 185 milligrams/deciliter is classified as what category by the National Cholesterol Education Program?

Which of the following statements relative to fats is FALSE?

How many Calories does one gram of fat yield?

An increase in which lipoprotein is theorized to be a major contributing factor to the development of atherosclerosis?

Triglycerides are released from the adipose cells as:

1 oz of pork contains the same cholesterol content as 1 oz of lobster.

Which monounsaturated fatty acid is believed to reduce total cholesterol without reducing HDL- cholesterol.

Many authorities believe that the benefits gained from exercise are actually due to possible associated effects such as reductions in body fat and blood pressure.

Plant foods contain small amounts of cholesterol.

Which of the following statements best reflects the research on fat loading?

An enzyme known as hormone-sensitive lipase is necessary to transport the fatty acids into the mitochondria.

Which of the following is not a sound dietary strategy to help reduce serum cholesterol levels?

Your body can make all of the phospholipids it needs.

Which of the following is a fat substitute, not a carbohydrate substitute?

The major villain that may predispose an individual to coronary heart disease is high HDL cholesterol levels.

The level of total cholesterol that represents the borderline/high risk category is milligrams per deciliter of blood.

Fat is a very efficient, compact means to store energy

One goal of the Healthy North American Diet is to reduce the average American's intake of cholesterol to approximately 100 milligrams of cholesterol for every 1,000 Calories consumed.

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Exam 5: Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

What is the AMDR for daily total fat intake, as a percentage of daily calories?

In order to improve your serum lipid profile you should limit your total intake of saturated and trans fat to less than ________percent of dietary Calories.

A total cholesterol level of 185 milligrams/deciliter is classified as what category by the National Cholesterol Education Program?

Which of the following statements relative to fats is FALSE?

How many Calories does one gram of fat yield?

An increase in which lipoprotein is theorized to be a major contributing factor to the development of atherosclerosis?

Triglycerides are released from the adipose cells as:

1 oz of pork contains the same cholesterol content as 1 oz of lobster.

Which monounsaturated fatty acid is believed to reduce total cholesterol without reducing HDL- cholesterol.

Many authorities believe that the benefits gained from exercise are actually due to possible associated effects such as reductions in body fat and blood pressure.

Plant foods contain small amounts of cholesterol.

Which of the following statements best reflects the research on fat loading?

An enzyme known as hormone-sensitive lipase is necessary to transport the fatty acids into the mitochondria.

Which of the following is not a sound dietary strategy to help reduce serum cholesterol levels?

Your body can make all of the phospholipids it needs.

Which of the following is a fat substitute, not a carbohydrate substitute?

The major villain that may predispose an individual to coronary heart disease is high HDL cholesterol levels.

The level of total cholesterol that represents the borderline/high risk category is milligrams per deciliter of blood.

Fat is a very efficient, compact means to store energy

One goal of the Healthy North American Diet is to reduce the average American's intake of cholesterol to approximately 100 milligrams of cholesterol for every 1,000 Calories consumed.

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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