Question 1

Consumers should keep the following in mind about foods made with fat substitutes:

Accepted Answer

A) They are a weight loss wonder. 
B) They still provide kcalories. 
C) They aid in the absorption of certain vitamins. 
D) They adversely affect the taste and texture of foods. 
A) They are a weight loss wonder. 
B) They still provide kcalories. 
C) They aid in the absorption of certain vitamins. 
D) They adversely affect the taste and texture of foods. B

Question 2

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) milk 
D) peanut butter 
A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) milk 
D) peanut butter D

Question 3

Describe the various functions of fat in the human body.

Accepted Answer

no answer

Question 4

Which of the following contains the softest fat?

Accepted Answer

A) pork fat 
B) chicken fat 
C) beef tallow 
D) lard 
A) pork fat 
B) chicken fat 
C) beef tallow 
D) lard

Question 5

and DHA are:

Accepted Answer

A) omega-6 fatty acids. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) found primarily in plant oils and seeds. 
D) made from linoleic acid. 
A) omega-6 fatty acids. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) found primarily in plant oils and seeds. 
D) made from linoleic acid.

Question 6

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides insulation to the body. 
B) It is an essential constituent of cell membranes. 
C) It is the best source of energy for the brain. 
D) It is a storage form of energy. 
A) It provides insulation to the body. 
B) It is an essential constituent of cell membranes. 
C) It is the best source of energy for the brain. 
D) It is a storage form of energy.

Question 7

Sally eats meat but wants to reduce her saturated fat and cholesterol intake.Which of the following should Sally do?

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate dairy foods from her diet 
B) eat less meat and include more fruits, vegetables, and grains in her diet 
C) eat more eggs and less meat 
D) eliminate beef and pork from her diet 
A) eliminate dairy foods from her diet 
B) eat less meat and include more fruits, vegetables, and grains in her diet 
C) eat more eggs and less meat 
D) eliminate beef and pork from her diet

Question 8

Which of the following fats predominates in the diet and in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipids 
D) lecithins 
A) triglycerides 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipids 
D) lecithins

Question 9

_____ fatty acids are essential for normal growth and development and appear to play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) Monounsaturated 
B) Saturated 
C) Omega-3 
D) Omega-6 
A) Monounsaturated 
B) Saturated 
C) Omega-3 
D) Omega-6

Question 10

main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is:

Accepted Answer

A) via the lungs. 
B) in the urine. 
C) in the feces. 
D) through the skin. 
A) via the lungs. 
B) in the urine. 
C) in the feces. 
D) through the skin.

Question 11

Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer.Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?

Accepted Answer

A) increase consumption of vegetable oils 
B) take omega-3 supplements 
C) eat a variety of different types of fatty fish 
D) increase consumption of nuts 
A) increase consumption of vegetable oils 
B) take omega-3 supplements 
C) eat a variety of different types of fatty fish 
D) increase consumption of nuts

Question 12

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol in food is not the main factor in raising blood cholesterol. 
B) High blood levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease. 
C) Cholesterol is found only in animal foods. 
D) Some vegetable fats can contribute to high blood levels of cholesterol. 
A) Cholesterol in food is not the main factor in raising blood cholesterol. 
B) High blood levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease. 
C) Cholesterol is found only in animal foods. 
D) Some vegetable fats can contribute to high blood levels of cholesterol.

Question 13

Which of the following spreads would add the least amount of fat to a bagel?

Accepted Answer

A) jelly 
B) margarine 
C) butter 
D) reduced-fat cream cheese 
A) jelly 
B) margarine 
C) butter 
D) reduced-fat cream cheese

Question 14

Approximately how many grams of fat do three tablespoons of salad dressing add to a salad?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 15 
C) 27 
D) 30 
A) 12 
B) 15 
C) 27 
D) 30

Question 15

Trans-fatty acids are:

Accepted Answer

A) naturally found in some foods. 
B) beneficial to health. 
C) created by an oxidation reaction. 
D) essential. 
A) naturally found in some foods. 
B) beneficial to health. 
C) created by an oxidation reaction. 
D) essential.

Question 16

Make a list of high-fat foods that are beneficial to health and explain why each of these foods is on your list.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Make a list of high-fat foods that...

Question 17

exposed to oxygen, fats can become _____.

Accepted Answer

A) saturated 
B) hydrogenated 
C) rancid 
D) trans fats 
A) saturated 
B) hydrogenated 
C) rancid 
D) trans fats

Question 18

Which of the following is not true regarding plant sterols?

Accepted Answer

A) They are structurally similar to cholesterol. 
B) They interfere with cholesterol absorption. 
C) They raise blood cholesterol levels. 
D) They help to reduce blood cholesterol levels. 
A) They are structurally similar to cholesterol. 
B) They interfere with cholesterol absorption. 
C) They raise blood cholesterol levels. 
D) They help to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Question 19

Which of the following is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

grams of fat provide _____ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 20 
C) 45 
D) 65 
A) 5 
B) 20 
C) 45 
D) 65

Exam 3: Lipids

Consumers should keep the following in mind about foods made with fat substitutes:

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

Describe the various functions of fat in the human body.

Which of the following contains the softest fat?

and DHA are:

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

Sally eats meat but wants to reduce her saturated fat and cholesterol intake.Which of the following should Sally do?

Which of the following fats predominates in the diet and in the body?

_____ fatty acids are essential for normal growth and development and appear to play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.

main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is:

Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer.Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is not true?

Which of the following spreads would add the least amount of fat to a bagel?

Approximately how many grams of fat do three tablespoons of salad dressing add to a salad?

Trans-fatty acids are:

Make a list of high-fat foods that are beneficial to health and explain why each of these foods is on your list.

exposed to oxygen, fats can become _____.

Which of the following is not true regarding plant sterols?

Which of the following is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

grams of fat provide _____ kcalories.

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Digestion and Absorption

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Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

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Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

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