Question 1

A sizable body of evidence from around the world suggests that garlic may benefit health by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing blood platelets 
B)  lowering blood cholesterol 
C)  keeping arteries rigid 
D)  lowering HDL 
E)  increasing the white blood cell count 
A)  reducing blood platelets 
B)  lowering blood cholesterol 
C)  keeping arteries rigid 
D)  lowering HDL 
E)  increasing the white blood cell count

Question 2

One of the functions of fat is storing genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Joy decides to cook dinner with less fat tonight and omits two tablespoons of vegetable oil from her recipe for rice pilaf. This change reduces the calories from fat in this recipe by approximately ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 calories 
B)  50 calories 
C)  100 calories 
D)  200 calories 
E)  350 calories 
A)  24 calories 
B)  50 calories 
C)  100 calories 
D)  200 calories 
E)  350 calories

Question 4

Which food has the most grams of saturated fat per serving portion?

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk 
B)  salmon 
C)  regular cheddar cheese 
D)  extra lean ham 
E)  mixed nuts 
A)  skim milk 
B)  salmon 
C)  regular cheddar cheese 
D)  extra lean ham 
E)  mixed nuts

Question 5

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have.
Jack lacks control over which risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  genetics 
C)  stress 
D)  atherogenic diet 
E)  physical inactivity 
A)  obesity 
B)  genetics 
C)  stress 
D)  atherogenic diet 
E)  physical inactivity

Question 6

Nonsmokers have uniformly lower HDL levels than do smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Based on research at Harvard University, more than 30,000 American deaths each year are attributable to trans fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Palm and coconut oils are examples of polyunsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Vitamin C and vitamin E are natural antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unprocessed oils are best stored in airtight containers because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to the air will decrease the likelihood of rancidity 
B)  airtight storage destroys the natural antioxidants in the oils 
C)  points of unsaturation in their molecules are vulnerable to oxidation 
D)  this prevents hydrogenation, which makes them less healthful 
E)  this allows the oil to be stored long-term without additives 
A)  exposure to the air will decrease the likelihood of rancidity 
B)  airtight storage destroys the natural antioxidants in the oils 
C)  points of unsaturation in their molecules are vulnerable to oxidation 
D)  this prevents hydrogenation, which makes them less healthful 
E)  this allows the oil to be stored long-term without additives

Question 11

One pound of body fat provides _____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  3,000 
D)  3,500 
E)  4,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  3,000 
D)  3,500 
E)  4,000

Question 12

Describe the dietary recommendations for fat intake from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association.

Accepted Answer

• Keep total fat intake between 20 to

Question 13

Vignette #2 Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob understand this topic better.
Which food is rich in saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  steak 
B)  banana 
C)  avocado 
D)  broccoli 
E)  canola oil 
A)  steak 
B)  banana 
C)  avocado 
D)  broccoli 
E)  canola oil

Question 14

Which type of lipoprotein transports newly digested fat from the intestine through the lymph and blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  high-density lipoprotein 
B)  low-density lipoprotein 
C)  chylomicron 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein 
E)  triglycerides 
A)  high-density lipoprotein 
B)  low-density lipoprotein 
C)  chylomicron 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein 
E)  triglycerides

Question 15

Heather notices that her favorite breakfast cereal contains BHA and BHT. Why did the manufacturer add these ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A)  To enhance the flavor of the cereal 
B)  To fortify the cereal with fat soluble vitamins 
C)  To improve the lipid profile of the cereal 
D)  To provide essential fatty acids 
E)  To keep the oil in the cereal from spoiling 
A)  To enhance the flavor of the cereal 
B)  To fortify the cereal with fat soluble vitamins 
C)  To improve the lipid profile of the cereal 
D)  To provide essential fatty acids 
E)  To keep the oil in the cereal from spoiling

Question 16

One concern regarding olestra is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the risk of obesity by providing nine calories per gram 
B)  increases the risk of high blood pressure in sensitive individuals 
C)  can inhibit the absorption of vitamins 
D)  is hard to avoid because it is naturally found in foods 
E)  increases cravings for sweets 
A)  increases the risk of obesity by providing nine calories per gram 
B)  increases the risk of high blood pressure in sensitive individuals 
C)  can inhibit the absorption of vitamins 
D)  is hard to avoid because it is naturally found in foods 
E)  increases cravings for sweets

Question 17

What part of the body senses blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart 
B)  kidneys 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas 
E)  skin 
A)  heart 
B)  kidneys 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas 
E)  skin

Question 18

Americans are urged to eat more fish due to its high content of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  HDL-cholesterol 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  lecithin 
E)  sterols 
A)  omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  HDL-cholesterol 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  lecithin 
E)  sterols

Question 19

The body can store fat in practically unlimited amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A sizable body of evidence from around the world suggests that garlic may benefit health by ____.

One of the functions of fat is storing genetic information.

Joy decides to cook dinner with less fat tonight and omits two tablespoons of vegetable oil from her recipe for rice pilaf. This change reduces the calories from fat in this recipe by approximately ____.

Which food has the most grams of saturated fat per serving portion?

Nonsmokers have uniformly lower HDL levels than do smokers.

Based on research at Harvard University, more than 30,000 American deaths each year are attributable to trans fatty acids.

Palm and coconut oils are examples of polyunsaturated fats.

Vitamin C and vitamin E are natural antioxidants.

Unprocessed oils are best stored in airtight containers because ____.

One pound of body fat provides _____ calories.

Describe the dietary recommendations for fat intake from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association.

Which type of lipoprotein transports newly digested fat from the intestine through the lymph and blood?

Heather notices that her favorite breakfast cereal contains BHA and BHT. Why did the manufacturer add these ingredients?

One concern regarding olestra is that it ____.

What part of the body senses blood pressure?

Americans are urged to eat more fish due to its high content of ____.

The body can store fat in practically unlimited amounts.

Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 5: The Lipids Fats and Oils

A sizable body of evidence from around the world suggests that garlic may benefit health by ____.

One of the functions of fat is storing genetic information.

Joy decides to cook dinner with less fat tonight and omits two tablespoons of vegetable oil from her recipe for rice pilaf. This change reduces the calories from fat in this recipe by approximately ____.

Which food has the most grams of saturated fat per serving portion?

Nonsmokers have uniformly lower HDL levels than do smokers.

Based on research at Harvard University, more than 30,000 American deaths each year are attributable to trans fatty acids.

Palm and coconut oils are examples of polyunsaturated fats.

Vitamin C and vitamin E are natural antioxidants.

Unprocessed oils are best stored in airtight containers because ____.

One pound of body fat provides _____ calories.

Describe the dietary recommendations for fat intake from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association.

Which type of lipoprotein transports newly digested fat from the intestine through the lymph and blood?

Heather notices that her favorite breakfast cereal contains BHA and BHT. Why did the manufacturer add these ingredients?

One concern regarding olestra is that it ____.

What part of the body senses blood pressure?

Americans are urged to eat more fish due to its high content of ____.

The body can store fat in practically unlimited amounts.

Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters