Question 1

Which statement about fatty foods is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty foods are low in energy density. 
B) The fat in foods contributes to satiety. 
C) Dietary fat is not necessary for the absorption of vitamin A. 
D) Fat gives foods a tough texture. 
E) Fat impairs the absorption of phytochemicals. 
A) Fatty foods are low in energy density. 
B) The fat in foods contributes to satiety. 
C) Dietary fat is not necessary for the absorption of vitamin A. 
D) Fat gives foods a tough texture. 
E) Fat impairs the absorption of phytochemicals. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) The more carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms present in a fatty acid, the shorter the fatty acid is. 
B) The more hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atoms, the more saturated a fatty acid is. 
C) All fatty acids are solid at room temperature. 
D) All fatty acids have only double bonds. 
E) All fatty acids have the same chain length. 
A) The more carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms present in a fatty acid, the shorter the fatty acid is. 
B) The more hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atoms, the more saturated a fatty acid is. 
C) All fatty acids are solid at room temperature. 
D) All fatty acids have only double bonds. 
E) All fatty acids have the same chain length. B

Question 3

High blood LDL concentrations increase the risk of heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans -fatty acids in the product?

Accepted Answer

A) BHA or BHT 
B) Liquid corn oil 
C) Chicken fat 
D) Peanut oil 
E) Hydrogenated oil 
A) BHA or BHT 
B) Liquid corn oil 
C) Chicken fat 
D) Peanut oil 
E) Hydrogenated oil

Question 5

Which statement is true of the fat content of foods?

Accepted Answer

A) All meats are higher in protein than in fat. 
B) All dairy products do not contain fat. 
C) Grain-based desserts are free of solid fats. 
D) Cream and butter are a source of solid fats. 
E) Skim milk contains a large amount of solid fat. 
A) All meats are higher in protein than in fat. 
B) All dairy products do not contain fat. 
C) Grain-based desserts are free of solid fats. 
D) Cream and butter are a source of solid fats. 
E) Skim milk contains a large amount of solid fat.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

A) The liver stops producing bile. 
B) The body cannot digest fat. 
C) Bile is released directly into the small intestine. 
D) Bile is not delivered to the small intestine. 
E) The liver releases bile directly into the stomach. 
A) The liver stops producing bile. 
B) The body cannot digest fat. 
C) Bile is released directly into the small intestine. 
D) Bile is not delivered to the small intestine. 
E) The liver releases bile directly into the stomach.

Question 7

To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _____ instead of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) canola oil; butter 
B) safflower oil; olive oil 
C) sunflower oil; canola oil 
D) butter; olive oil 
E) coconut oil; canola oil 
A) canola oil; butter 
B) safflower oil; olive oil 
C) sunflower oil; canola oil 
D) butter; olive oil 
E) coconut oil; canola oil

Question 8

Which statements concerning cholesterol is false ?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a part of every cell. 
B) It is an essential nutrient. 
C) It is a component of bile. 
D) It can be made by the body. 
E) It forms the major part of the plaques that narrow the arteries in atherosclerosis. 
A) It is a part of every cell. 
B) It is an essential nutrient. 
C) It is a component of bile. 
D) It can be made by the body. 
E) It forms the major part of the plaques that narrow the arteries in atherosclerosis.

Question 9

_____ is an immune response to cellular injury that produces an increase in white blood cells, redness, heat, and swelling.

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Cancer 
C) Eczema 
D) Inflammation 
E) Tuberculosis 
A) Diabetes 
B) Cancer 
C) Eczema 
D) Inflammation 
E) Tuberculosis

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diet that reduces heart disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A) High in saturated fats 
B) Low in vegetables and fruits 
C) Low in trans fats 
D) Low in whole grains and legumes 
E) High in mayonnaise and butter 
A) High in saturated fats 
B) Low in vegetables and fruits 
C) Low in trans fats 
D) Low in whole grains and legumes 
E) High in mayonnaise and butter

Question 11

A point of unsaturation is a site on a fatty acid chain:

Accepted Answer

A) where a carbon atom holds a sulfur atom 
B) from where a nitrogen is removed 
C) where additional hydrogen atoms can easily be attached 
D) where there is a single bond 
E) where carbon forms a double bond with hydrogen 
A) where a carbon atom holds a sulfur atom 
B) from where a nitrogen is removed 
C) where additional hydrogen atoms can easily be attached 
D) where there is a single bond 
E) where carbon forms a double bond with hydrogen

Question 12

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) the elimination of most protein-rich food from the diet 
B) the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet 
C) a combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and seafood 
D) the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish 
E) a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakes 
A) the elimination of most protein-rich food from the diet 
B) the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet 
C) a combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and seafood 
D) the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish 
E) a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakes

Question 13

Replacing saturated fats and trans fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils:

Accepted Answer

A) reduces LDL cholesterol levels in blood while keeping the calorie intake reasonable 
B) raises LDL and HDL cholesterol, in addition to significantly increasing blood triglycerides 
C) reduces LDL and HDL cholesterol and significantly decreases blood triglycerides while keeping the calorie intake reasonable 
D) raises total and LDL cholesterol but significantly decreases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol 
E) raises LDL cholesterol, decreases blood triglycerides, and significantly reduces HDL cholesterol 
A) reduces LDL cholesterol levels in blood while keeping the calorie intake reasonable 
B) raises LDL and HDL cholesterol, in addition to significantly increasing blood triglycerides 
C) reduces LDL and HDL cholesterol and significantly decreases blood triglycerides while keeping the calorie intake reasonable 
D) raises total and LDL cholesterol but significantly decreases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol 
E) raises LDL cholesterol, decreases blood triglycerides, and significantly reduces HDL cholesterol

Question 14

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

Accepted Answer

A) digest fats in the stomach 
B) emulsify fats in the small intestine 
C) transport fats through the circulatory system 
D) digest fats in the mouth 
E) hydrogenate the double bonds of fatty acids 
A) digest fats in the stomach 
B) emulsify fats in the small intestine 
C) transport fats through the circulatory system 
D) digest fats in the mouth 
E) hydrogenate the double bonds of fatty acids

Question 15

Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the functions of fats in the body. 
 ​

Accepted Answer

Fat provides most of the energy needed t

Question 17

Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 acid 
B) monounsaturated fat 
C) polyunsaturated fat 
D) palmitic acid 
E) stearic acid 
A) omega-3 acid 
B) monounsaturated fat 
C) polyunsaturated fat 
D) palmitic acid 
E) stearic acid

Question 18

A person is advised to eat food that provides 0 g of solid fat and saturated fat. Which of the following foods should he include in his diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Finger fries 
B) Pork chop trimmed of fat 
C) Potato with 1 tbs sour cream 
D) Whole milk 
E) Plain potato 
A) Finger fries 
B) Pork chop trimmed of fat 
C) Potato with 1 tbs sour cream 
D) Whole milk 
E) Plain potato

Question 19

A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to consume fish rather than take fish oil supplements.

Accepted Answer

Fish, not fish oil supplements, is the p

Which statement about fatty foods is true?

Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

High blood LDL concentrations increase the risk of heart attack.

Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans -fatty acids in the product?

Which statement is true of the fat content of foods?

Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _ instead of _.

Which statements concerning cholesterol is false ?

_____ is an immune response to cellular injury that produces an increase in white blood cells, redness, heat, and swelling.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diet that reduces heart disease risk?

A point of unsaturation is a site on a fatty acid chain:

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

Replacing saturated fats and trans fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils:

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

Describe the functions of fats in the body.

Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of _____.

A person is advised to eat food that provides 0 g of solid fat and saturated fat. Which of the following foods should he include in his diet?

A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to consume fish rather than take fish oil supplements.

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Which statement about fatty foods is true?

Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

High blood LDL concentrations increase the risk of heart attack.

Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans -fatty acids in the product?

Which statement is true of the fat content of foods?

Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _____ instead of _____.

Which statements concerning cholesterol is false ?

_____ is an immune response to cellular injury that produces an increase in white blood cells, redness, heat, and swelling.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diet that reduces heart disease risk?

A point of unsaturation is a site on a fatty acid chain:

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

Replacing saturated fats and trans fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils:

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

Describe the functions of fats in the body. ​

Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of _____.

A person is advised to eat food that provides 0 g of solid fat and saturated fat. Which of the following foods should he include in his diet?

A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to consume fish rather than take fish oil supplements.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters

To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _ instead of _.

Describe the functions of fats in the body.