Question 1

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Lipase 
C) Glucagons 
D) Epinephrine 
A) Insulin 
B) Lipase 
C) Glucagons 
D) Epinephrine

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzyme _______________ produced by adipose and...

Question 3

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 4

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing "olestra" Why are these vitamins added?

Accepted Answer

A) Olestra increases the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Olestra interferes with the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) Olestra increases the conversion of fat-soluble vitamins into cholesterol. 
D) Olestra interferes with the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins by cell membranes. 
A) Olestra increases the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Olestra interferes with the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) Olestra increases the conversion of fat-soluble vitamins into cholesterol. 
D) Olestra interferes with the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins by cell membranes.

Question 5

You are starting the DASH diet Your dietitian has recommended that you:

Accepted Answer

A) consume whole grains. 
B) consume at least 8 servings of produce daily. 
C) choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) consume whole grains. 
B) consume at least 8 servings of produce daily. 
C) choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 6

An enzyme produced in the salivary glands called _______________ hydrolyzes ester linkages between fatty acids and glycerol molecules

Accepted Answer

The answer of An enzyme produced in the salivary glands...

Question 7

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how much of Leslie's 2400-kcalorie intake should come from lipid?

Accepted Answer

A) 200-240 kcal 
B) 250-330 kcal 
C) 360-470 kcal 
D) 480-840 kcal 
A) 200-240 kcal 
B) 250-330 kcal 
C) 360-470 kcal 
D) 480-840 kcal

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 10

What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) The severity of symptoms 
B) The organ affected 
C) The rapid nature of the onset 
D) The underlying cause 
A) The severity of symptoms 
B) The organ affected 
C) The rapid nature of the onset 
D) The underlying cause

Question 11

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____

Accepted Answer

A) licorice 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) aspirin 
A) licorice 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) aspirin

Question 12

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 13

A medium-chain fatty acid contains _____ carbon atoms

Accepted Answer

A) 2-4 
B) 4-8 
C) 8-12 
D) 12-20 
A) 2-4 
B) 4-8 
C) 8-12 
D) 12-20

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 3 
D) 6 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 3 
D) 6

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) 15 g/day for males, 10 g/day for females 
B) 17 g/day for males, 12 g/day for females 
C) 19 g/day for males, 14 g/day for females 
D) 21 g/day for males, 16 g/day for females 
A) 15 g/day for males, 10 g/day for females 
B) 17 g/day for males, 12 g/day for females 
C) 19 g/day for males, 14 g/day for females 
D) 21 g/day for males, 16 g/day for females

Question 17

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A) jelly. 
B) apple butter. 
C) butter. 
D) margarine. 
A) jelly. 
B) apple butter. 
C) butter. 
D) margarine.

Question 18

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

Accepted Answer

A) To retrieve excess cholesterol from cells and transport it back to the liver 
B) To convert cholesterol into a less harmful intermediate and transport it back to the gallbladder 
C) To chemically alter cholesterol so that it cannot form plaque and transport it out of the body 
D) To transport cholesterol to the intestines to be eliminated from the body 
A) To retrieve excess cholesterol from cells and transport it back to the liver 
B) To convert cholesterol into a less harmful intermediate and transport it back to the gallbladder 
C) To chemically alter cholesterol so that it cannot form plaque and transport it out of the body 
D) To transport cholesterol to the intestines to be eliminated from the body

Question 19

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 20

Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule

Accepted Answer

A) between the third and fourth carbons from the carboxylic acid 
B) between the second and third carbons from the carboxylic acid 
C) between the second and third carbons from the methyl 
D) between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl 
A) between the third and fourth carbons from the carboxylic acid 
B) between the second and third carbons from the carboxylic acid 
C) between the second and third carbons from the methyl 
D) between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

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

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

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing "olestra" Why are these vitamins added?

You are starting the DASH diet Your dietitian has recommended that you:

An enzyme produced in the salivary glands called _______________ hydrolyzes ester linkages between fatty acids and glycerol molecules

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how much of Leslie's 2400-kcalorie intake should come from lipid?

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

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

What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____

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

A medium-chain fatty acid contains _____ carbon atoms

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

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

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

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule

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Exam 6: Lipids

If you have just eaten a big holiday meal, which hormone stimulates your body to store triglycerides?

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

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

Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing "olestra" Why are these vitamins added?

You are starting the DASH diet Your dietitian has recommended that you:

An enzyme produced in the salivary glands called _______________ hydrolyzes ester linkages between fatty acids and glycerol molecules

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs), how much of Leslie's 2400-kcalorie intake should come from lipid?

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

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

What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming _____

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

A medium-chain fatty acid contains _____ carbon atoms

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

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

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

You are purchasing a spread for your dinner rolls The spread most likely to contain substantial amounts of trans fatty acids is:

Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary 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