Question 1

Fatty acids may differ from one another in:

Accepted Answer

A) chain length and in the number of nitrogen atoms 
B) degree of saturation and in the number of sulfur atoms 
C) the number of calories and in whether they contain carbon atoms 
D) chain length and degree of saturation 
E) whether they contain carbon and in degree of saturation 
A) chain length and in the number of nitrogen atoms 
B) degree of saturation and in the number of sulfur atoms 
C) the number of calories and in whether they contain carbon atoms 
D) chain length and degree of saturation 
E) whether they contain carbon and in degree of saturation

Question 2

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)are:

Accepted Answer

A) not important for nutrition 
B) abundantly synthesized by the body 
C) found in seafood and fish 
D) both omega-6 fatty acids 
E) made from cholesterol 
A) not important for nutrition 
B) abundantly synthesized by the body 
C) found in seafood and fish 
D) both omega-6 fatty acids 
E) made from cholesterol

Question 3

Green vegetables have more hidden solid fat than meat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Susanne wants to change her diet by replacing solid fats with monounsaturated fats or polyunsaturated fats. She should:

Accepted Answer

A) use hummus instead of regular margarine for spreading 
B) drink whole milk in place of fat-free milk 
C) eat cakes and cookies in place of whole-grain muffins 
D) eat cheese snack crackers instead of baked chips 
E) eat poultry with skin instead of skinless poultry 
A) use hummus instead of regular margarine for spreading 
B) drink whole milk in place of fat-free milk 
C) eat cakes and cookies in place of whole-grain muffins 
D) eat cheese snack crackers instead of baked chips 
E) eat poultry with skin instead of skinless poultry

Question 5

Essential fatty acids:

Accepted Answer

A) can be obtained only from fish oils 
B) can be synthesized in the body 
C) are monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) are harmful for body health 
E) must be supplied by the diet 
A) can be obtained only from fish oils 
B) can be synthesized in the body 
C) are monounsaturated fatty acids 
D) are harmful for body health 
E) must be supplied by the diet

Question 6

Which of the following foods is not a major part of a Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Nuts 
B) Fish 
C) Red meat 
D) Olive oil 
E) Legumes 
A) Nuts 
B) Fish 
C) Red meat 
D) Olive oil 
E) Legumes

Question 7

Define the term "emulsification" and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

Accepted Answer

Emulsification is the process of mixing

Question 8

According to current dietary recommendations, trans fat intake should be limited. How is this best accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A) Select foods containing manufactured rather than naturally occurring trans fats. 
B) Read labels to select foods that say "polyunsaturated fatty acid free." 
C) Choose foods with 
D) Use fat replacers, such as olestra, which provide the same nutrient content as regular fats without being saturated. 
E) Avoid all processed foods such as bakery items, packaged cookies, and store-bought bread. 
A) Select foods containing manufactured rather than naturally occurring trans fats. 
B) Read labels to select foods that say "polyunsaturated fatty acid free." 
C) Choose foods with 
D) Use fat replacers, such as olestra, which provide the same nutrient content as regular fats without being saturated. 
E) Avoid all processed foods such as bakery items, packaged cookies, and store-bought bread.

Question 9

Body fat is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves:

Accepted Answer

A) retrieving fatty acids that have been stored in the pancreas 
B) transporting cholesterol to the muscles to be broken down for energy 
C) dismantling stored fat in fat cells and releasing fatty acids into the blood 
D) converting glucose into fat as a more efficient method of producing energy 
E) combining fat with cholesterol to produce energy 
A) retrieving fatty acids that have been stored in the pancreas 
B) transporting cholesterol to the muscles to be broken down for energy 
C) dismantling stored fat in fat cells and releasing fatty acids into the blood 
D) converting glucose into fat as a more efficient method of producing energy 
E) combining fat with cholesterol to produce energy

Question 10

When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

Accepted Answer

A) Marine fishes are protected from contaminants, so they are much safer to eat. 
B) Grilled, baked, or broiled cod provides the most benefit to heart health. 
C) Consumption of any amount of fish should be avoided. 
D) White albacore tuna should be included in the diet as much as possible. 
E) Eating raw fish and shellfish is advisable because of their health benefits. 
A) Marine fishes are protected from contaminants, so they are much safer to eat. 
B) Grilled, baked, or broiled cod provides the most benefit to heart health. 
C) Consumption of any amount of fish should be avoided. 
D) White albacore tuna should be included in the diet as much as possible. 
E) Eating raw fish and shellfish is advisable because of their health benefits.

Question 11

Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) within the brain, DHA may enhance inflammation associated with aging 
B) omega-3 fatty acids have shown a definite benefit in preventing all forms of cancer with proper evidence 
C) larger doses of fish oil supplements help in wound healing 
D) seafood-consuming populations have a lower rate of death from heart disease 
E) every study reports lower cardiovascular risks with higher EPA and DHA intakes 
A) within the brain, DHA may enhance inflammation associated with aging 
B) omega-3 fatty acids have shown a definite benefit in preventing all forms of cancer with proper evidence 
C) larger doses of fish oil supplements help in wound healing 
D) seafood-consuming populations have a lower rate of death from heart disease 
E) every study reports lower cardiovascular risks with higher EPA and DHA intakes

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function of essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide raw materials for the synthesis of trans fat in the body. 
B) They serve as structural and functional parts of cell membranes. 
C) They contribute lipids to the brain and nerves. 
D) They help maintain the health of the skin. 
E) They participate in the functions of immune cells. 
A) They provide raw materials for the synthesis of trans fat in the body. 
B) They serve as structural and functional parts of cell membranes. 
C) They contribute lipids to the brain and nerves. 
D) They help maintain the health of the skin. 
E) They participate in the functions of immune cells.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of LDL and HDL?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL are much smaller than HDL as they are devoid of cholesterol. 
B) HDL pick up cholesterol from the liver and transfer it to the blood. 
C) LDL transport lipids from the muscles to the liver. 
D) HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal. 
E) As compared to LDL, HDL contain a large proportion of cholesterol. 
A) LDL are much smaller than HDL as they are devoid of cholesterol. 
B) HDL pick up cholesterol from the liver and transfer it to the blood. 
C) LDL transport lipids from the muscles to the liver. 
D) HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal. 
E) As compared to LDL, HDL contain a large proportion of cholesterol.

Question 14

Differentiate between LDL and HDL, and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

Accepted Answer

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)are lipopr

Question 15

Which of the following is not a function of fat in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) It protects the body from temperature extremes. 
B) It cushions the internal organs from physical shock. 
C) It carries water-soluble nutrients. 
D) It forms the major material of cell membranes. 
E) It acts as a source of energy. 
A) It protects the body from temperature extremes. 
B) It cushions the internal organs from physical shock. 
C) It carries water-soluble nutrients. 
D) It forms the major material of cell membranes. 
E) It acts as a source of energy.

Question 16

The feeling of fullness or satisfaction that people experience after meals is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) anticipation 
B) contemplation 
C) depression 
D) anxiety 
E) satiety 
A) anticipation 
B) contemplation 
C) depression 
D) anxiety 
E) satiety

Question 17

Which of the following fats is the most saturated?

Accepted Answer

A) Safflower oil 
B) Peanut oil 
C) Olive oil 
D) Coconut oil 
E) Canola oil 
A) Safflower oil 
B) Peanut oil 
C) Olive oil 
D) Coconut oil 
E) Canola oil

Question 18

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, people should increase their total trans fat intake to maintain good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A pregnant woman is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury. What advice would you give her? She can substitute foods with a high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to healthy omega-3 fatty acids by enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) She can select fish species that provide EPA and DHA but are low in mercury content, such as salmon. 
B) She can substitute foods with a high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to healthy omega-3 fatty acids by enzymes. 
C) She can cook and process the fish to reduce its mercury content. 
D) Cashews are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used instead of fish. 
E) She can eat any fish and be guaranteed to receive the omega-3 benefit without the mercury risk. 
A) She can select fish species that provide EPA and DHA but are low in mercury content, such as salmon. 
B) She can substitute foods with a high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to healthy omega-3 fatty acids by enzymes. 
C) She can cook and process the fish to reduce its mercury content. 
D) Cashews are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used instead of fish. 
E) She can eat any fish and be guaranteed to receive the omega-3 benefit without the mercury risk.

Question 20

You are talking to someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats. Which of the following would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

Accepted Answer

A) Ice cream 
B) Whipped cream 
C) Skim milk 
D) Sour cream 
E) Powdered cream 
A) Ice cream 
B) Whipped cream 
C) Skim milk 
D) Sour cream 
E) Powdered cream

Fatty acids may differ from one another in:

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)are:

Green vegetables have more hidden solid fat than meat.

Susanne wants to change her diet by replacing solid fats with monounsaturated fats or polyunsaturated fats. She should:

Essential fatty acids:

Which of the following foods is not a major part of a Mediterranean diet?

Define the term "emulsification" and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

According to current dietary recommendations, trans fat intake should be limited. How is this best accomplished?

Body fat is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves:

When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that:

Which of the following is not a function of essential fatty acids?

Which of the following statements is true of LDL and HDL?

Differentiate between LDL and HDL, and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

Which of the following is not a function of fat in the human body?

The feeling of fullness or satisfaction that people experience after meals is known as _____.

Which of the following fats is the most saturated?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, people should increase their total trans fat intake to maintain good health.

A pregnant woman is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury. What advice would you give her? She can substitute foods with a high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to healthy omega-3 fatty acids by enzymes.

You are talking to someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats. Which of the following would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

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

Fatty acids may differ from one another in:

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)are:

Green vegetables have more hidden solid fat than meat.

Susanne wants to change her diet by replacing solid fats with monounsaturated fats or polyunsaturated fats. She should:

Essential fatty acids:

Which of the following foods is not a major part of a Mediterranean diet?

Define the term "emulsification" and describe how the process of emulsification is used by food processors.

According to current dietary recommendations, trans fat intake should be limited. How is this best accomplished?

Body fat is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves:

When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that:

Which of the following is not a function of essential fatty acids?

Which of the following statements is true of LDL and HDL?

Differentiate between LDL and HDL, and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

Which of the following is not a function of fat in the human body?

The feeling of fullness or satisfaction that people experience after meals is known as _____.

Which of the following fats is the most saturated?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, people should increase their total trans fat intake to maintain good health.

A pregnant woman is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury. What advice would you give her? She can substitute foods with a high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to healthy omega-3 fatty acids by enzymes.

You are talking to someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats. Which of the following would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

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

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