Question 1

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once.
-Olives

Accepted Answer

A) Monounsaturated 
B) Polyunsaturated 
C) Saturated 
A) Monounsaturated 
B) Polyunsaturated 
C) Saturated

Question 2

Ketoacidosis is a condition in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pH is more acidic than body tissues. 
B)  blood pH is more basic than body tissues. 
A)  blood pH is more acidic than body tissues. 
B)  blood pH is more basic than body tissues.

Question 3

Foods containing predominantly unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 5

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once.
-Corn oil

Accepted Answer

A) Monounsaturated 
B) Polyunsaturated 
C) Saturated 
A) Monounsaturated 
B) Polyunsaturated 
C) Saturated

Question 6

_____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skim milk 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Margarine 
D)  Butter 
A)  Skim milk 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Margarine 
D)  Butter

Question 7

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal) diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

Accepted Answer

When the body is exposed to a low-carboh

Question 8

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remains in the adipose tissue 
B)  Goes to muscle cells to be used as energy 
C)  Goes to liver to be used in gluconeogenesis or triglyceride re-synthesis 
D)  Goes to the kidney to be excreted in urine 
A)  Remains in the adipose tissue 
B)  Goes to muscle cells to be used as energy 
C)  Goes to liver to be used in gluconeogenesis or triglyceride re-synthesis 
D)  Goes to the kidney to be excreted in urine

Question 9

The appropriate amount of dietary fat for an athlete will depend on two factors: 1) macronutrient balance _____.

Accepted Answer

total ener

Question 10

After weeks of starvation, the predominant source of energy for the brain is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After weeks of starvation, the predominant source...

Question 11

Caffeine has the biggest effect on endurance exercise performance for athletes who regularly consume caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When calculating a dietary prescription, why is fat intake determined after carbohydrate and protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat is easier to calculate 
B)  Fat is not an essential nutrient 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein play critical roles in training and recovery 
D)  Low-fat diets are associated with improved performance 
A)  Fat is easier to calculate 
B)  Fat is not an essential nutrient 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein play critical roles in training and recovery 
D)  Low-fat diets are associated with improved performance

Question 13

Explain ketosis and the effect it may have on training.

Accepted Answer

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which th

Question 14

Most fatty acids occur naturally in the trans form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intact since they cross the mucosal cells easily 
B)  As long chains of fatty acids because chain length enhances absorption 
C)  As small components that will be re-packaged as triglycerides in the mucosal cell 
D)  By attaching to lipoprotein carriers 
A)  Intact since they cross the mucosal cells easily 
B)  As long chains of fatty acids because chain length enhances absorption 
C)  As small components that will be re-packaged as triglycerides in the mucosal cell 
D)  By attaching to lipoprotein carriers

Question 17

Ketosis is dangerous because it always leads to ketoacidosis, which can result in coma and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Write a comprehensive description of the metabolism of fat including mobilization, circulation, uptake, activation, translocation, and beta-oxidation. How do various hormones affect these processes?

Accepted Answer

Fat metabolism, also known as lipid meta

Question 19

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the rate at which fatty acids can be metabolized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the most important factor in weight (fat) loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise intensity 
B)  Total caloric expenditure 
C)  Use of fat as a fuel source during exercise 
D)  Elimination of calories derived from alcohol 
A)  Exercise intensity 
B)  Total caloric expenditure 
C)  Use of fat as a fuel source during exercise 
D)  Elimination of calories derived from alcohol

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once. -Olives

Ketoacidosis is a condition in which:

Foods containing predominantly unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature.

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once. -Corn oil

_____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal) diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

The appropriate amount of dietary fat for an athlete will depend on two factors: 1) macronutrient balance _____.

After weeks of starvation, the predominant source of energy for the brain is _____.

Caffeine has the biggest effect on endurance exercise performance for athletes who regularly consume caffeine.

When calculating a dietary prescription, why is fat intake determined after carbohydrate and protein?

Explain ketosis and the effect it may have on training.

Most fatty acids occur naturally in the trans form.

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

Ketosis is dangerous because it always leads to ketoacidosis, which can result in coma and death.

Write a comprehensive description of the metabolism of fat including mobilization, circulation, uptake, activation, translocation, and beta-oxidation. How do various hormones affect these processes?

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the rate at which fatty acids can be metabolized.

What is the most important factor in weight (fat) loss?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 6: Fats

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once. -Olives

Ketoacidosis is a condition in which:

Foods containing predominantly unsaturated fatty acids tend to be liquid at room temperature.

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

Match the food with its predominant fatty acid. Answers may be used more than once. -Corn oil

_____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal) diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

The appropriate amount of dietary fat for an athlete will depend on two factors: 1) macronutrient balance _____.

After weeks of starvation, the predominant source of energy for the brain is _____.

Caffeine has the biggest effect on endurance exercise performance for athletes who regularly consume caffeine.

When calculating a dietary prescription, why is fat intake determined after carbohydrate and protein?

Explain ketosis and the effect it may have on training.

Most fatty acids occur naturally in the trans form.

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

Ketosis is dangerous because it always leads to ketoacidosis, which can result in coma and death.

Write a comprehensive description of the metabolism of fat including mobilization, circulation, uptake, activation, translocation, and beta-oxidation. How do various hormones affect these processes?

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the rate at which fatty acids can be metabolized.

What is the most important factor in weight (fat) loss?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters