Question 1

If the AI for linolenic acid is 1.6 and 1.1 g/d for adult males and females, respectively, how much soybean oil would an adult need to consume in a day to meet his needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 teaspoon 
B) 1 ½ teaspoons 
C) 1 tablespoon 
D) 1 ½ tablespoons 
A) 1 teaspoon 
B) 1 ½ teaspoons 
C) 1 tablespoon 
D) 1 ½ tablespoons

Question 2

What enzyme produced by muscle and adipose tissues enables the cells in these tissues to release fatty acids from circulating chylomicrons?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipoprotein dehydrogenase 
B) Lipid synthetase 
C) Lipid oxygenase 
D) Lipoprotein lipase 
A) Lipoprotein dehydrogenase 
B) Lipid synthetase 
C) Lipid oxygenase 
D) Lipoprotein lipase

Question 3

How is it possible that someone could gain body fat without eating any lipid?

Accepted Answer

Excess energy consumed in the

Question 4

The body produces _____ from fatty acids when its supply of glucose is limited.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) glycogen 
C) triglycerides 
D) ketones 
A) glucose 
B) glycogen 
C) triglycerides 
D) ketones

Question 5

Lipoproteins vary in density. Select the grouping below that correctly orders the lipoproteins from least to most dense (left to right).

Accepted Answer

A) HDL, LDL, IDL, VLDL 
B) Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL 
C) Chylomicons, LDL, HDL, VLDL, IDL 
D) HDL, chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, IDL 
A) HDL, LDL, IDL, VLDL 
B) Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL 
C) Chylomicons, LDL, HDL, VLDL, IDL 
D) HDL, chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, IDL

Question 6

HDLs have more protein than the other lipoproteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Enzymes that can hydrolyze ester linkages are not produced in the

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) pancreas. 
D) gallbladder. 
A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) pancreas. 
D) gallbladder.

Question 8

Emerging research suggests that chronic _____ may play a critical role in triggering the process of atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) dieting 
B) inflammation 
C) high blood pressure 
D) high cholesterol intake 
A) dieting 
B) inflammation 
C) high blood pressure 
D) high cholesterol intake

Question 9

An enzyme produced in the pancreas called _______________ cleaves fatty acids from cholesteryl esters.

Accepted Answer

bile salt-

Question 10

What action should the consumer take if “partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil” is listed as one of the first three ingredients on a food label? Why?

Accepted Answer

To limit the sources of trans fatty acid

Question 11

In the body, cholesterol is incorporated into cell membranes and is used to synthesize many hormones and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) digestive enzymes 
C) vitamin K 
D) bile acids 
A) vitamin C 
B) digestive enzymes 
C) vitamin K 
D) bile acids

Question 12

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 13

The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that we give priority to limiting our intake of trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and  _____.

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) cis fatty acids 
C) monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) saturated fatty acids 
A) triglycerides 
B) cis fatty acids 
C) monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) saturated fatty acids

Question 14

What foods do you eat that contain phospholipids, and why are these often added to foods?

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids are found naturally in mos

Question 15

Generally speaking, saturated fatty acids are contributed primarily by plant foods, whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids come primarily from animal foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If Heather needs 1800 kcalories each day, what is the maximum number of kcalories that should come from saturated fatty acids based on the American Heart Association recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) 135 
B) 180 
C) 360 
D) 126 
A) 135 
B) 180 
C) 360 
D) 126

Question 17

Why are some fatty acids considered essential, and what are their roles in the body?

Accepted Answer

Linoleic acid and linolenic acid are ess

Question 18

What difference does it make if someone’s diet contains more saturated and/or trans fat than is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Diets that are high in saturat

Question 19

What is the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet, and what recommendations are included?

Accepted Answer

The TLC diet was recommended by the Nati

Question 20

Research now suggests that high-carbohydrate diets can lower HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the AI for linolenic acid is 1.6 and 1.1 g/d for adult males and females, respectively, how much soybean oil would an adult need to consume in a day to meet his needs?

What enzyme produced by muscle and adipose tissues enables the cells in these tissues to release fatty acids from circulating chylomicrons?

How is it possible that someone could gain body fat without eating any lipid?

The body produces _____ from fatty acids when its supply of glucose is limited.

Lipoproteins vary in density. Select the grouping below that correctly orders the lipoproteins from least to most dense (left to right).

HDLs have more protein than the other lipoproteins.

Enzymes that can hydrolyze ester linkages are not produced in the

Emerging research suggests that chronic _____ may play a critical role in triggering the process of atherosclerosis.

An enzyme produced in the pancreas called _______________ cleaves fatty acids from cholesteryl esters.

What action should the consumer take if “partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil” is listed as one of the first three ingredients on a food label? Why?

In the body, cholesterol is incorporated into cell membranes and is used to synthesize many hormones and _____.

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that we give priority to limiting our intake of trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and _____.

What foods do you eat that contain phospholipids, and why are these often added to foods?

Generally speaking, saturated fatty acids are contributed primarily by plant foods, whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids come primarily from animal foods.

If Heather needs 1800 kcalories each day, what is the maximum number of kcalories that should come from saturated fatty acids based on the American Heart Association recommendations?

Why are some fatty acids considered essential, and what are their roles in the body?

What difference does it make if someone’s diet contains more saturated and/or trans fat than is recommended?

What is the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet, and what recommendations are included?

Research now suggests that high-carbohydrate diets can lower HDL levels.

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Exam 6: Lipids

If the AI for linolenic acid is 1.6 and 1.1 g/d for adult males and females, respectively, how much soybean oil would an adult need to consume in a day to meet his needs?

What enzyme produced by muscle and adipose tissues enables the cells in these tissues to release fatty acids from circulating chylomicrons?

How is it possible that someone could gain body fat without eating any lipid?

The body produces _____ from fatty acids when its supply of glucose is limited.

Lipoproteins vary in density. Select the grouping below that correctly orders the lipoproteins from least to most dense (left to right).

HDLs have more protein than the other lipoproteins.

Enzymes that can hydrolyze ester linkages are not produced in the

Emerging research suggests that chronic _____ may play a critical role in triggering the process of atherosclerosis.

An enzyme produced in the pancreas called _______________ cleaves fatty acids from cholesteryl esters.

What action should the consumer take if “partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil” is listed as one of the first three ingredients on a food label? Why?

In the body, cholesterol is incorporated into cell membranes and is used to synthesize many hormones and _____.

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that we give priority to limiting our intake of trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and _____.

What foods do you eat that contain phospholipids, and why are these often added to foods?

Generally speaking, saturated fatty acids are contributed primarily by plant foods, whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids come primarily from animal foods.

If Heather needs 1800 kcalories each day, what is the maximum number of kcalories that should come from saturated fatty acids based on the American Heart Association recommendations?

Why are some fatty acids considered essential, and what are their roles in the body?

What difference does it make if someone’s diet contains more saturated and/or trans fat than is recommended?

What is the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet, and what recommendations are included?

Research now suggests that high-carbohydrate diets can lower HDL levels.

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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