Question 1

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

Accepted Answer

A) To retrieve excess cholesterol from cells and transport it back to the liver 
B) To convert cholesterol into a less harmful intermediate and transport it back to the gallbladder 
C) To chemically alter cholesterol so that it cannot form plaque and transport it out of the body 
D) To transport cholesterol to the intestines to be eliminated from the body 
A) To retrieve excess cholesterol from cells and transport it back to the liver 
B) To convert cholesterol into a less harmful intermediate and transport it back to the gallbladder 
C) To chemically alter cholesterol so that it cannot form plaque and transport it out of the body 
D) To transport cholesterol to the intestines to be eliminated from the body

Question 3

The narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels that supply blood is termed ____.

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) hyperlipidemia 
C) high blood pressure 
D) atherosclerosis 
A) aneurysm 
B) hyperlipidemia 
C) high blood pressure 
D) atherosclerosis

Question 4

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Linoleic and arachidonic 
B) Linoleic and linolenic 
C) Arachidonic and palmitic 
D) Palmitic and docosahexaenoic (DH
A)  
A) Linoleic and arachidonic 
B) Linoleic and linolenic 
C) Arachidonic and palmitic 
D) Palmitic and docosahexaenoic (DH
A)

Question 5

The blood flow to some or all of Carla’s heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition.

Accepted Answer

heart atta

Question 6

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy products and fruits 
B) Bakery products and margarine 
C) Vegetables and fatty fish 
D) Salad dressings and cooking oils 
A) Dairy products and fruits 
B) Bakery products and margarine 
C) Vegetables and fatty fish 
D) Salad dressings and cooking oils

Question 7

What is the DASH diet an acronym for?

Accepted Answer

A) Daily Actions to Stem Hypertension 
B) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension 
C) Daily Approaches for Stifling Hypertension 
D) Dietary Actions to Suppress Hypertension 
A) Daily Actions to Stem Hypertension 
B) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension 
C) Daily Approaches for Stifling Hypertension 
D) Dietary Actions to Suppress Hypertension

Question 8

Most naturally-occurring unsaturated fatty acids are trans fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a portion of Bob’s brain does not receive enough blood, Bob will suffer a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a portion of Bob’s brain does...

Question 10

What does the alpha (?) end of a fatty acid contain?

Accepted Answer

A) A phosphorus atom 
B) A carboxylic acid group 
C) A methyl group 
D) A nitrogen atom 
A) A phosphorus atom 
B) A carboxylic acid group 
C) A methyl group 
D) A nitrogen atom

Question 11

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing “olestra.” Why are these vitamins added?

Accepted Answer

A) Olestra increases the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Olestra interferes with the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) Olestra increases the conversion of fat-soluble vitamins into cholesterol. 
D) Olestra interferes with the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins by cell membranes. 
A) Olestra increases the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Olestra interferes with the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) Olestra increases the conversion of fat-soluble vitamins into cholesterol. 
D) Olestra interferes with the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins by cell membranes.

Question 12

Which of the foods listed below is most likely to provide you with a dietary source of saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Green, leafy vegetables 
B) Nuts, salad dressings, and cooking oils 
C) Fruits and whole grains 
D) Milk, eggs, and meat 
A) Green, leafy vegetables 
B) Nuts, salad dressings, and cooking oils 
C) Fruits and whole grains 
D) Milk, eggs, and meat

Question 13

In the first phase of intestinal triglyceride digestion, large lipid molecules are dispersed into smaller lipid droplets called _____ so that they will not separate out into an oily layer and thus can be further digested.

Accepted Answer

A) micelles 
B) emulsions 
C) suspensions 
D) globules 
A) micelles 
B) emulsions 
C) suspensions 
D) globules

Question 14

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Lipase 
C) Glucagons 
D) Epinephrine 
A) Insulin 
B) Lipase 
C) Glucagons 
D) Epinephrine

Question 15

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____.

Accepted Answer

A) licorice 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) aspirin 
A) licorice 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) aspirin

Question 16

What biological, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence someone’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease, and which of these can the person modify?

Accepted Answer

Nonmodifiable risk factors: age, sex, ge

Question 17

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume high-fat "fast foods" sparingly if at all 
B) Choose energy-dense foods from each food group 
C) Reduce overall kcalorie intake by consuming foods that contain "fat substitutes" 
D) All of the above 
A) Consume high-fat "fast foods" sparingly if at all 
B) Choose energy-dense foods from each food group 
C) Reduce overall kcalorie intake by consuming foods that contain "fat substitutes" 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which lipoprotein do intestinal cells synthesize in order to circulate long-chain fatty acids away from the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) VLDL 
B) Chylomicrons 
C) Triglycerides 
D) LDL 
A) VLDL 
B) Chylomicrons 
C) Triglycerides 
D) LDL

Question 19

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls. The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A) jelly. 
B) apple butter. 
C) butter. 
D) margarine. 
A) jelly. 
B) apple butter. 
C) butter. 
D) margarine.

Question 20

All of the following strategies are advisable for people reducing sodium except:

Accepted Answer

A) Choose fresh or frozen foods in place of canned. 
B) Drink "sports drinks" instead of soda. 
C) Choose low-salt prepared foods whenever possible. 
D) Cut down on salted snack foods, such as chips. 
A) Choose fresh or frozen foods in place of canned. 
B) Drink "sports drinks" instead of soda. 
C) Choose low-salt prepared foods whenever possible. 
D) Cut down on salted snack foods, such as chips.

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption.

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

The narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels that supply blood is termed ____.

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

The blood flow to some or all of Carla’s heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition.

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

What is the DASH diet an acronym for?

Most naturally-occurring unsaturated fatty acids are trans fatty acids.

If a portion of Bob’s brain does not receive enough blood, Bob will suffer a _______________.

What does the alpha (?) end of a fatty acid contain?

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing “olestra.” Why are these vitamins added?

Which of the foods listed below is most likely to provide you with a dietary source of saturated fatty acids?

In the first phase of intestinal triglyceride digestion, large lipid molecules are dispersed into smaller lipid droplets called _____ so that they will not separate out into an oily layer and thus can be further digested.

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____.

What biological, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence someone’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease, and which of these can the person modify?

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Which lipoprotein do intestinal cells synthesize in order to circulate long-chain fatty acids away from the gastrointestinal tract?

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls. The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

All of the following strategies are advisable for people reducing sodium except:

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Exam 6: Lipids

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption.

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

The narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels that supply blood is termed ____.

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

The blood flow to some or all of Carla’s heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition.

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

What is the DASH diet an acronym for?

Most naturally-occurring unsaturated fatty acids are trans fatty acids.

If a portion of Bob’s brain does not receive enough blood, Bob will suffer a _______________.

What does the alpha (?) end of a fatty acid contain?

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing “olestra.” Why are these vitamins added?

Which of the foods listed below is most likely to provide you with a dietary source of saturated fatty acids?

In the first phase of intestinal triglyceride digestion, large lipid molecules are dispersed into smaller lipid droplets called _____ so that they will not separate out into an oily layer and thus can be further digested.

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____.

What biological, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence someone’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease, and which of these can the person modify?

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Which lipoprotein do intestinal cells synthesize in order to circulate long-chain fatty acids away from the gastrointestinal tract?

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls. The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

All of the following strategies are advisable for people reducing sodium except:

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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