Exam 6: Lipids

What are the Adequate Intakes (AIs) of linoleic acid for adults?

Lea wants to limit her intake of trans fatty acids. Complete the following statement to assist her in identifying this type of fatty acid. Trans fats are _____.

What guidelines are set for total lipid consumption?

The cells’ response to injury is _______________, characterized by capillary dilation, white blood cell infiltration, release of immune factors, redness, heat, and pain.

Experts recommend that we consume _____ or more servings of whole-grain products daily

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids?

Relatively high amounts of linoleic acid are found in soybean, safflower, and corn oils and _____.

Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) can contribute to the build-up of plaque that narrows blood vessels; however, LDLs are necessary because they are used to synthesize _____.

The enzyme _______________ produced by adipose and muscle cells hydrolyzes the ester linkage between a fatty acid and glycerol in a triglyceride, diglyceride, or monoglyceride molecule as it circulates in the bloodstream.

A person who is experiencing sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, or a severe headache is likely experiencing _____.

What is the desirable level for total blood cholesterol?

When atherosclerosis occurs in coronary arteries it can cause:

The lifestyle risk factors for cardiovascular disease include elevated blood lipids, stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and _____.

Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels.

_______________ produced in the liver and smooth muscles participates in the immune system’s response to a noxious stimulus, injury, or infection; elevated circulating concentrations are related to increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis occurs when _____ form in the lumen or walls of an artery.

The risk factors for cardiovascular disease that include age, gender, genetics, and race are classified as _____ and _____.

The Dietary Guidelines suggest that saturated fatty acids should constitute no more than _____ percent of one’s total kcalories.

One type of lipoprotein, the _______________, is manufactured in the enterocyte and transports large lipids away from the small intestine in the lymph.

The Mediterranean diet, which is associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease, emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, wine, and _____.