Question 1

If an individual consumes a diet high in PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids, or dietary fiber, his or her LDL levels will probably:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease. 
B) stay the same. 
C) increase. 
D) None of the above 
A) decrease. 
B) stay the same. 
C) increase. 
D) None of the above

Question 2

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) 
C) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) 
C) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 3

The alpha end of a fatty acid is a methyl group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids. Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

Accepted Answer

A) 6 carbons. 
B) 6 double bonds. 
C) a double bond between carbons 6 and 7. 
D) All of the above 
A) 6 carbons. 
B) 6 double bonds. 
C) a double bond between carbons 6 and 7. 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Moderate consumption of alcohol may reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The hardening and narrowing of blood vessels caused by buildup of fatty deposits and inflammation in the vessel walls is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hardening and narrowing of blood vessels...

Question 7

Lipids are generally soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. Thus, they are classified as____.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrophilic 
B) alpha oils 
C) hydrophobic 
D) beta oils 
A) hydrophilic 
B) alpha oils 
C) hydrophobic 
D) beta oils

Question 8

Cholesterol is made only in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Dominique wanted to follow the current dietary recommendation related to the upper limit of how many of his total kcalories should come from saturated fat, he would consume no more than _____ kcalories of his total of 2700 kcalories from saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) 270 
B) 340 
C) 405 
D) 485 
A) 270 
B) 340 
C) 405 
D) 485

Question 10

Physical inactivity is most likely to lead to  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) lower LDL levels 
B) hyperlipidemia 
C) lower HDL levels 
D) an aneurysm 
A) lower LDL levels 
B) hyperlipidemia 
C) lower HDL levels 
D) an aneurysm

Question 11

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Moderate consumption of alcoho

Question 12

Lipolysis is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) Amylase 
B) Pancrease 
C) Lipase 
D) ?-phosphatase 
A) Amylase 
B) Pancrease 
C) Lipase 
D) ?-phosphatase

Question 13

Because lipids are not water soluble, they require _____ to facilitate their circulation in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) phospholipids 
B) sodium 
C) bile acids 
D) cholesterol esters 
A) phospholipids 
B) sodium 
C) bile acids 
D) cholesterol esters

Question 14

A stroke occurs when a portion of the brain does not receive enough blood, and therefore not enough oxygen and critical nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For diabetics, controlling _____ is the most important factor in preventing complications such as heart disease and stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) protein intake 
B) blood glucose 
C) fat intake 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
A) protein intake 
B) blood glucose 
C) fat intake 
D) blood urea nitrogen

Question 16

Which nutrients must be consumed in adequate levels in order to prevent the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins A, C, and E 
B) Selenium and iron 
C) Calcium and potassium 
D) Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid 
A) Vitamins A, C, and E 
B) Selenium and iron 
C) Calcium and potassium 
D) Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid

Question 17

What substance stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic lipase?

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroxin 
B) Secretin 
C) Homocysteine 
D) Phospholipids 
A) Thyroxin 
B) Secretin 
C) Homocysteine 
D) Phospholipids

Question 18

Why are chronic diseases becoming more common in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Americans are living longer.Lifestyle ri

Question 19

Marie wants to limit her intake of saturated fatty acids. To accomplish this, she should avoid foods that have _____ oil or _____ oil as ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) flaxseed, canola 
B) coconut, palm 
C) soy, corn 
D) safflower, cottonseed 
A) flaxseed, canola 
B) coconut, palm 
C) soy, corn 
D) safflower, cottonseed

Question 20

Consuming alcoholic beverages can have both a detrimental and a beneficial impact on blood lipids. The beneficial impact is that moderate alcohol consumption tends to increase _____ while the detrimental impact is that any level of alcohol consumption tends to increase _____.

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides, HDL cholesterol 
B) LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol 
C) HDL cholesterol, triglycerides 
D) HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol 
A) triglycerides, HDL cholesterol 
B) LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol 
C) HDL cholesterol, triglycerides 
D) HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol

If an individual consumes a diet high in PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids, or dietary fiber, his or her LDL levels will probably:

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

The alpha end of a fatty acid is a methyl group.

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids. Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

Moderate consumption of alcohol may reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

The hardening and narrowing of blood vessels caused by buildup of fatty deposits and inflammation in the vessel walls is termed _______________.

Lipids are generally soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. Thus, they are classified as____.

Cholesterol is made only in the liver.

If Dominique wanted to follow the current dietary recommendation related to the upper limit of how many of his total kcalories should come from saturated fat, he would consume no more than _____ kcalories of his total of 2700 kcalories from saturated fat.

Physical inactivity is most likely to lead to _____.

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Lipolysis is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?

Because lipids are not water soluble, they require _____ to facilitate their circulation in the body.

A stroke occurs when a portion of the brain does not receive enough blood, and therefore not enough oxygen and critical nutrients.

For diabetics, controlling _____ is the most important factor in preventing complications such as heart disease and stroke.

Which nutrients must be consumed in adequate levels in order to prevent the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood?

What substance stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic lipase?

Why are chronic diseases becoming more common in the U.S.?

Marie wants to limit her intake of saturated fatty acids. To accomplish this, she should avoid foods that have _ oil or _ oil as ingredients.

Consuming alcoholic beverages can have both a detrimental and a beneficial impact on blood lipids. The beneficial impact is that moderate alcohol consumption tends to increase _ while the detrimental impact is that any level of alcohol consumption tends to increase _.

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Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

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Exam 6: Lipids

If an individual consumes a diet high in PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids, or dietary fiber, his or her LDL levels will probably:

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

The alpha end of a fatty acid is a methyl group.

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids. Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

Moderate consumption of alcohol may reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

The hardening and narrowing of blood vessels caused by buildup of fatty deposits and inflammation in the vessel walls is termed _______________.

Lipids are generally soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. Thus, they are classified as____.

Cholesterol is made only in the liver.

If Dominique wanted to follow the current dietary recommendation related to the upper limit of how many of his total kcalories should come from saturated fat, he would consume no more than _____ kcalories of his total of 2700 kcalories from saturated fat.

Physical inactivity is most likely to lead to _____.

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Lipolysis is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?

Because lipids are not water soluble, they require _____ to facilitate their circulation in the body.

A stroke occurs when a portion of the brain does not receive enough blood, and therefore not enough oxygen and critical nutrients.

For diabetics, controlling _____ is the most important factor in preventing complications such as heart disease and stroke.

Which nutrients must be consumed in adequate levels in order to prevent the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood?

What substance stimulates the pancreas to release pancreatic lipase?

Why are chronic diseases becoming more common in the U.S.?

Marie wants to limit her intake of saturated fatty acids. To accomplish this, she should avoid foods that have _____ oil or _____ oil as ingredients.

Consuming alcoholic beverages can have both a detrimental and a beneficial impact on blood lipids. The beneficial impact is that moderate alcohol consumption tends to increase _____ while the detrimental impact is that any level of alcohol consumption tends to increase _____.

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

Filters

Marie wants to limit her intake of saturated fatty acids. To accomplish this, she should avoid foods that have _ oil or _ oil as ingredients.

Consuming alcoholic beverages can have both a detrimental and a beneficial impact on blood lipids. The beneficial impact is that moderate alcohol consumption tends to increase _ while the detrimental impact is that any level of alcohol consumption tends to increase _.