Question 1

Which term refers to a lipoprotein that transports triglycerides to the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A) very high-density lipoprotein 
B) very low-density lipoprotein 
C) chylomicron 
D) microchylon 
A) very high-density lipoprotein 
B) very low-density lipoprotein 
C) chylomicron 
D) microchylon

Question 2

According to the World Health Organization, total Calories from saturated fat should be in what range?

Accepted Answer

A) 0-10% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 15-20% 
D) 20-30% 
A) 0-10% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 15-20% 
D) 20-30%

Question 3

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

Accepted Answer

A) vegetable oil 
B) egg yolk 
C) beef tallow 
D) vinegar 
A) vegetable oil 
B) egg yolk 
C) beef tallow 
D) vinegar

Question 5

Which of the following oils is a source of omega-3 fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A) walnut oil 
B) olive oil 
C) coconut oil 
D) corn oil 
A) walnut oil 
B) olive oil 
C) coconut oil 
D) corn oil

Question 6

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which tip will reduce fat and excess Calories in recipes?

Accepted Answer

A) Use regular cheese on salad greens instead of dressings. 
B) Cut meat into thick slices before serving. 
C) Thicken sauces using egg yolks. 
D) Roast, bake or stir-fry foods. 
A) Use regular cheese on salad greens instead of dressings. 
B) Cut meat into thick slices before serving. 
C) Thicken sauces using egg yolks. 
D) Roast, bake or stir-fry foods.

Question 8

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1% 
B) less than 2% 
C) less than 3% 
D) less than 4% 
A) less than 1% 
B) less than 2% 
C) less than 3% 
D) less than 4%

Question 9

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

When polyunsaturated oils are hardened b

Question 10

What strategy would assist with reducing fat from a fast-food meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the amount of cheese added. 
B) Fill up on added croutons to a salad. 
C) Select fried chicken sandwiches. 
D) Add sour cream instead of salsa to tacos. 
A) Limit the amount of cheese added. 
B) Fill up on added croutons to a salad. 
C) Select fried chicken sandwiches. 
D) Add sour cream instead of salsa to tacos.

Question 11

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

Accepted Answer

A) Fish contains toxic amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Mercury found in fish may worsen heart disease. 
C) Most fish contain industrial contaminants. 
D) Fish contains large amounts of pesticides. 
A) Fish contains toxic amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Mercury found in fish may worsen heart disease. 
C) Most fish contain industrial contaminants. 
D) Fish contains large amounts of pesticides.

Question 12

Which saturated fatty acid does NOT elevate blood LDL?

Accepted Answer

A) stearic acid 
B) palmitic acid 
C) linolenic acid 
D) arachidonic acid 
A) stearic acid 
B) palmitic acid 
C) linolenic acid 
D) arachidonic acid

Question 13

The cells of the intestinal lining convert large lipid fragments back into what compound?

Accepted Answer

A) sterols 
B) triglycerides 
C) glycerols 
D) monoglycerides 
A) sterols 
B) triglycerides 
C) glycerols 
D) monoglycerides

Question 14

Which of the following fat replacers is fibre-based?

Accepted Answer

A) Olestra 
B) Salatrim 
C) Simplesse 
D) Z-trim 
A) Olestra 
B) Salatrim 
C) Simplesse 
D) Z-trim

Question 15

Describe olestra's side effects and discuss its potential impact on nutrition status.

Accepted Answer

Olestra is a non-caloric artificial fat

Question 16

Which of the following foods is one of the greatest sources of trans fat in the Canadian food supply?

Accepted Answer

A) margarine 
B) shortening 
C) croissants 
D) coffee whitener 
A) margarine 
B) shortening 
C) croissants 
D) coffee whitener

Question 17

Some studies suggest that a high-fat diet may increase risk of developing some forms of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which term refers to the three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in a triglyceride?

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) galactose 
C) glycerol 
D) glycogen 
A) glucagon 
B) galactose 
C) glycerol 
D) glycogen

Question 19

Some fat digestion is initiated in the stomach by pancreatic lipase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be made from substances in the body. 
B) Most must be supplied by the diet. 
C) They are a type of hydrogenated fatty acid. 
D) They are harmful to heart health. 
A) They can be made from substances in the body. 
B) Most must be supplied by the diet. 
C) They are a type of hydrogenated fatty acid. 
D) They are harmful to heart health.

Which term refers to a lipoprotein that transports triglycerides to the body's cells?

According to the World Health Organization, total Calories from saturated fat should be in what range?

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

Which of the following oils is a source of omega-3 fatty acid?

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

Which tip will reduce fat and excess Calories in recipes?

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

What strategy would assist with reducing fat from a fast-food meal?

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

Which saturated fatty acid does NOT elevate blood LDL?

The cells of the intestinal lining convert large lipid fragments back into what compound?

Which of the following fat replacers is fibre-based?

Describe olestra's side effects and discuss its potential impact on nutrition status.

Which of the following foods is one of the greatest sources of trans fat in the Canadian food supply?

Some studies suggest that a high-fat diet may increase risk of developing some forms of cancer.

Which term refers to the three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in a triglyceride?

Some fat digestion is initiated in the stomach by pancreatic lipase.

Which statement is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Which term refers to a lipoprotein that transports triglycerides to the body's cells?

According to the World Health Organization, total Calories from saturated fat should be in what range?

Fatty acids in foods influence the composition of fats in the body.

Which of the following foods is an example of an excellent emulsifier?

Which of the following oils is a source of omega-3 fatty acid?

Pork loin is an example of a lean cut of meat from which fat can be trimmed.

Which tip will reduce fat and excess Calories in recipes?

The World Health Organization recommends that people consume no more than what percentage of total Calories from trans fatty acids?

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

What strategy would assist with reducing fat from a fast-food meal?

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

Which saturated fatty acid does NOT elevate blood LDL?

The cells of the intestinal lining convert large lipid fragments back into what compound?

Which of the following fat replacers is fibre-based?

Describe olestra's side effects and discuss its potential impact on nutrition status.

Which of the following foods is one of the greatest sources of trans fat in the Canadian food supply?

Some studies suggest that a high-fat diet may increase risk of developing some forms of cancer.

Which term refers to the three-carbon structure to which fatty acids are attached in a triglyceride?

Some fat digestion is initiated in the stomach by pancreatic lipase.

Which statement is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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