Question 1

All fatty acids contain a methyl end, a carboxylic acid end, and a backbone composed of a carbon chain

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

Accepted Answer

A) 6 carbons. 
B) 6 double bonds. 
C) a double bond between carbons 6 and 7. 
D) All of the above 
A) 6 carbons. 
B) 6 double bonds. 
C) a double bond between carbons 6 and 7. 
D) All of the above

Question 3

What process is used to convert corn oil into sticks of corn-oil margarine?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete condensation 
B) Partial saturation 
C) Partial hydrogenation 
D) Complete oxygenation 
A) Complete condensation 
B) Partial saturation 
C) Partial hydrogenation 
D) Complete oxygenation

Question 4

Triglycerides consist of a _____ molecule chemically bonded to three fatty acids

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

After fat is eaten, the majority of its digestion will take place in the:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) large intestine. 
A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) large intestine.

Question 6

Relatively high amounts of linoleic acid are found in soybean, safflower, and corn oils and _____

Accepted Answer

A) milk and dairy products 
B) leafy green vegetables 
C) walnuts and seeds 
D) squash and pumpkins 
A) milk and dairy products 
B) leafy green vegetables 
C) walnuts and seeds 
D) squash and pumpkins

Question 7

What are the pros and cons of requiring that the amount of trans fat that food items contain be indicated on the food labels?

Accepted Answer

Pro: Increases consumer awareness and ab

Question 8

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Linoleic and arachidonic 
B) Linoleic and linolenic 
C) Arachidonic and palmitic 
D) Palmitic and docosahexaenoic (DH
A)  
A) Linoleic and arachidonic 
B) Linoleic and linolenic 
C) Arachidonic and palmitic 
D) Palmitic and docosahexaenoic (DH
A)

Question 9

Your friend Ashok is consuming a very-low-fat diet in an attempt to lose weight He considers all dietary fats as "bad" for him and he thinks that the less fat he eats the better You should point out to him that a very-low-fat diet could put him at risk for developing _____

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) gout 
C) an essential fatty acid deficiency 
D) an essential mineral deficiency 
A) diabetes 
B) gout 
C) an essential fatty acid deficiency 
D) an essential mineral deficiency

Question 10

While the relationship between diet and LDL blood levels is complex, there is evidence that _____ and/or _____ can increase LDL concentrations

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated fatty acids, α-9 fatty acids 
B) ω-3 fatty acids, cis fatty acids 
C) fiber, ω-6 fatty acids 
D) saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids 
A) polyunsaturated fatty acids, α-9 fatty acids 
B) ω-3 fatty acids, cis fatty acids 
C) fiber, ω-6 fatty acids 
D) saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids

Question 11

What is the process of breaking down triglycerides for the production of ATP called?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipid breakdown 
B) Lipid degradation 
C) Lipolysis 
D) Lipogenesis 
A) Lipid breakdown 
B) Lipid degradation 
C) Lipolysis 
D) Lipogenesis

Question 12

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) 
C) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) 
C) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 13

A _______________ is a water-soluble, spherical structure formed in the small intestine via emulsification

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is a water-soluble, spherical structure...

Question 14

_______________ is the process by which large lipid globules are broken down and stabilized into smaller lipid droplets

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is the process by which large...

Question 15

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy products and fruits 
B) Bakery products and margarine 
C) Vegetables and fatty fish 
D) Salad dressings and cooking oils 
A) Dairy products and fruits 
B) Bakery products and margarine 
C) Vegetables and fatty fish 
D) Salad dressings and cooking oils

Question 16

Which of the following foods provides the most cholesterol in a single 3-ounce serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanut butter 
B) Milk 
C) Avocado 
D) Bagel 
A) Peanut butter 
B) Milk 
C) Avocado 
D) Bagel

Question 17

Are there biological markers that identify people at risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes; C-reactive protein (CRP) is increas

Question 18

Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels

Accepted Answer

A) low 
B) moderate 
C) high 
D) very high 
A) low 
B) moderate 
C) high 
D) very high

Question 19

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Moderate consumption of alcoho

Question 20

Healthy adults are recommended to consume _____ of their energy from lipids

Accepted Answer

A) 5%-20% 
B) 20%-35% 
C) 35%-50% 
D) 50%-65% 
A) 5%-20% 
B) 20%-35% 
C) 35%-50% 
D) 50%-65%

All fatty acids contain a methyl end, a carboxylic acid end, and a backbone composed of a carbon chain

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

What process is used to convert corn oil into sticks of corn-oil margarine?

Triglycerides consist of a _____ molecule chemically bonded to three fatty acids

After fat is eaten, the majority of its digestion will take place in the:

Relatively high amounts of linoleic acid are found in soybean, safflower, and corn oils and _____

What are the pros and cons of requiring that the amount of trans fat that food items contain be indicated on the food labels?

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

Your friend Ashok is consuming a very-low-fat diet in an attempt to lose weight He considers all dietary fats as "bad" for him and he thinks that the less fat he eats the better You should point out to him that a very-low-fat diet could put him at risk for developing _____

While the relationship between diet and LDL blood levels is complex, there is evidence that _ and/or _ can increase LDL concentrations

What is the process of breaking down triglycerides for the production of ATP called?

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

A _______________ is a water-soluble, spherical structure formed in the small intestine via emulsification

_______________ is the process by which large lipid globules are broken down and stabilized into smaller lipid droplets

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

Which of the following foods provides the most cholesterol in a single 3-ounce serving?

Are there biological markers that identify people at risk for cardiovascular disease?

Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Healthy adults are recommended to consume _____ of their energy from lipids

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Exam 6: Lipids

All fatty acids contain a methyl end, a carboxylic acid end, and a backbone composed of a carbon chain

A food product information sheet states that the food you are eating contains omega-6 fatty acids Therefore, you know that the fatty acids in this food each have

What process is used to convert corn oil into sticks of corn-oil margarine?

Triglycerides consist of a _____ molecule chemically bonded to three fatty acids

After fat is eaten, the majority of its digestion will take place in the:

Relatively high amounts of linoleic acid are found in soybean, safflower, and corn oils and _____

What are the pros and cons of requiring that the amount of trans fat that food items contain be indicated on the food labels?

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

Your friend Ashok is consuming a very-low-fat diet in an attempt to lose weight He considers all dietary fats as "bad" for him and he thinks that the less fat he eats the better You should point out to him that a very-low-fat diet could put him at risk for developing _____

While the relationship between diet and LDL blood levels is complex, there is evidence that _____ and/or _____ can increase LDL concentrations

What is the process of breaking down triglycerides for the production of ATP called?

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol in the blood to cells?

A _______________ is a water-soluble, spherical structure formed in the small intestine via emulsification

_______________ is the process by which large lipid globules are broken down and stabilized into smaller lipid droplets

Which of the following items in your grocery cart would be considered the main sources of trans fatty acids in your diet?

Which of the following foods provides the most cholesterol in a single 3-ounce serving?

Are there biological markers that identify people at risk for cardiovascular disease?

Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels

What are the heart-health recommendations regarding the consumption of alcohol?

Healthy adults are recommended to consume _____ of their energy from lipids

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

While the relationship between diet and LDL blood levels is complex, there is evidence that _ and/or _ can increase LDL concentrations