Question 1

Higher consumption of some minerals, including calcium, potassium, and _____, may help lower blood pressure

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) chromium 
C) magnesium 
D) iodine 
A) zinc 
B) chromium 
C) magnesium 
D) iodine

Question 2

Food Labels for Milk, Sunny Start Cereal, Oscar's Bagels, and Auntie Em's Cream Cheese (left to right)
  
-How many total kcalories from fat are provided in the following meal: 1 serving of Sunny Start cereal with 1 cup of milk, 1 bagel with 1 Tbsp cream cheese, and 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 90 
B) 135 
C) 144 
D) 162 
A) 90 
B) 135 
C) 144 
D) 162

Question 3

Nigel wants to choose a lipid to use in stir-frying that is more stable and thus won't smoke and burn as readily when he cooks with medium-high heat To accomplish this, he should select a lipid that contains _____ fatty acids

Accepted Answer

A) mostly long-chain 
B) mostly short-chain 
C) a mix of short- and medium-chain 
D) a mix of long- and medium-chain 
A) mostly long-chain 
B) mostly short-chain 
C) a mix of short- and medium-chain 
D) a mix of long- and medium-chain

Question 4

Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The blood flow to some or all of Carla's heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition

Accepted Answer

heart atta

Question 6

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume high-fat "fast foods" sparingly if at all 
B) Choose energy-dense foods from each food group 
C) Reduce overall kcalorie intake by consuming foods that contain "fat substitutes" 
D) All of the above 
A) Consume high-fat "fast foods" sparingly if at all 
B) Choose energy-dense foods from each food group 
C) Reduce overall kcalorie intake by consuming foods that contain "fat substitutes" 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Emulsification of lipid globules in the small intestine is facilitated by bile

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a cholesterol ratio?

Accepted Answer

It is a numerical ratio used to assess a

Question 9

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cholesterol is a fatty acid found in animal foods and made by the body

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A fatty acid designated as 18:1 has:

Accepted Answer

A) 18 carbons. 
B) 18 carbons in the backbone. 
C) 1 double bond. 
D) a and c 
E) b and c 
A) 18 carbons. 
B) 18 carbons in the backbone. 
C) 1 double bond. 
D) a and c 
E) b and c

Question 12

An aneurysm can cause:

Accepted Answer

A) outward bulging of a blood vessel. 
B) elevated blood pressure. 
C) a rapid release of lipids into the blood. 
D) a and b 
A) outward bulging of a blood vessel. 
B) elevated blood pressure. 
C) a rapid release of lipids into the blood. 
D) a and b

Question 13

Like the other lipoproteins, chylomicrons are synthesized in the liver

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

After the high-triglyceride _______________ delivers fatty acids to cells, it becomes an _______________, which is then converted to an _____________ that delivers cholesterol to cells

Accepted Answer

VLDL, IDL, LDL; or very low-de

Question 15

When the heart muscle is still receiving some blood, but not as much as it needs, the person suffers chest pain and discomfort What is this condition called?

Accepted Answer

A) Infarction 
B) Cardiac distress 
C) Angina 
D) Cardiac arrest 
A) Infarction 
B) Cardiac distress 
C) Angina 
D) Cardiac arrest

Question 16

Which of the following food selections is most likely to provide a source of essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) A salad with an oil and vinegar dressing 
B) A smoothie made with strawberries and bananas 
C) A chicken salad whole-wheat wrap 
D) A vitamin- and mineral-fortified sports beverage 
A) A salad with an oil and vinegar dressing 
B) A smoothie made with strawberries and bananas 
C) A chicken salad whole-wheat wrap 
D) A vitamin- and mineral-fortified sports beverage

Question 17

Diets such as the DASH diet, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, and the Mediterranean diet all stress frequently eating ______ in order to promote heart health

Accepted Answer

A) wine and cheese 
B) palm oil 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) soy 
A) wine and cheese 
B) palm oil 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) soy

Question 18

How do alterations in the balance of ω-3 to ω-6 (omega) eicosanoids influence a person's risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) These compounds tend to cause a heightened immune response in reaction to trauma. 
B) These compounds tend to cause dilation or constriction of blood vessels. 
C) These compounds tend to cause a lesser immune response in reaction to trauma. 
D) These compounds tend to cause increased production of white blood cells. 
A) These compounds tend to cause a heightened immune response in reaction to trauma. 
B) These compounds tend to cause dilation or constriction of blood vessels. 
C) These compounds tend to cause a lesser immune response in reaction to trauma. 
D) These compounds tend to cause increased production of white blood cells.

Question 19

_______________ produced in the liver and smooth muscles participates in the immune system's response to a noxious stimulus, injury, or infection; elevated circulating concentrations are related to increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

C-reactive

Question 20

Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose with fatty acids bonded to it Consequently, it provides the same amount of energy as fat does, gram for gram

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Higher consumption of some minerals, including calcium, potassium, and _____, may help lower blood pressure

Food Labels for Milk, Sunny Start Cereal, Oscar's Bagels, and Auntie Em's Cream Cheese (left to right) -How many total kcalories from fat are provided in the following meal: 1 serving of Sunny Start cereal with 1 cup of milk, 1 bagel with 1 Tbsp cream cheese, and 1 cup of milk?

Nigel wants to choose a lipid to use in stir-frying that is more stable and thus won't smoke and burn as readily when he cooks with medium-high heat To accomplish this, he should select a lipid that contains _____ fatty acids

Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer

The blood flow to some or all of Carla's heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Emulsification of lipid globules in the small intestine is facilitated by bile

What is a cholesterol ratio?

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption

Cholesterol is a fatty acid found in animal foods and made by the body

A fatty acid designated as 18:1 has:

An aneurysm can cause:

Like the other lipoproteins, chylomicrons are synthesized in the liver

After the high-triglyceride _______ delivers fatty acids to cells, it becomes an _, which is then converted to an _______ that delivers cholesterol to cells

When the heart muscle is still receiving some blood, but not as much as it needs, the person suffers chest pain and discomfort What is this condition called?

Which of the following food selections is most likely to provide a source of essential fatty acids?

Diets such as the DASH diet, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, and the Mediterranean diet all stress frequently eating ______ in order to promote heart health

How do alterations in the balance of ω-3 to ω-6 (omega) eicosanoids influence a person's risk of heart disease?

_______________ produced in the liver and smooth muscles participates in the immune system's response to a noxious stimulus, injury, or infection; elevated circulating concentrations are related to increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose with fatty acids bonded to it Consequently, it provides the same amount of energy as fat does, gram for gram

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

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Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

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The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Exam 6: Lipids

Higher consumption of some minerals, including calcium, potassium, and _____, may help lower blood pressure

Food Labels for Milk, Sunny Start Cereal, Oscar's Bagels, and Auntie Em's Cream Cheese (left to right) -How many total kcalories from fat are provided in the following meal: 1 serving of Sunny Start cereal with 1 cup of milk, 1 bagel with 1 Tbsp cream cheese, and 1 cup of milk?

Nigel wants to choose a lipid to use in stir-frying that is more stable and thus won't smoke and burn as readily when he cooks with medium-high heat To accomplish this, he should select a lipid that contains _____ fatty acids

Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer

The blood flow to some or all of Carla's heart muscle was completely blocked, whereupon she experienced a _______________, an often life-threatening condition

Experts advised which of the following recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?

Emulsification of lipid globules in the small intestine is facilitated by bile

What is a cholesterol ratio?

Both cholesterol and cholesterol esters need to be digested prior to absorption

Cholesterol is a fatty acid found in animal foods and made by the body

A fatty acid designated as 18:1 has:

An aneurysm can cause:

Like the other lipoproteins, chylomicrons are synthesized in the liver

After the high-triglyceride _______________ delivers fatty acids to cells, it becomes an _______________, which is then converted to an _____________ that delivers cholesterol to cells

When the heart muscle is still receiving some blood, but not as much as it needs, the person suffers chest pain and discomfort What is this condition called?

Which of the following food selections is most likely to provide a source of essential fatty acids?

Diets such as the DASH diet, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, and the Mediterranean diet all stress frequently eating ______ in order to promote heart health

How do alterations in the balance of ω-3 to ω-6 (omega) eicosanoids influence a person's risk of heart disease?

_______________ produced in the liver and smooth muscles participates in the immune system's response to a noxious stimulus, injury, or infection; elevated circulating concentrations are related to increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose with fatty acids bonded to it Consequently, it provides the same amount of energy as fat does, gram for gram

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

After the high-triglyceride _______ delivers fatty acids to cells, it becomes an _, which is then converted to an _______ that delivers cholesterol to cells