Question 1

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that food manufacturers are not allowed to use trans- fats. 
B)  the liberal use of olive oil. 
C)  decreased sodium intake. 
D)  the liberal use of safflower oil. 
E)  high consumption of red meat. 
A)  the fact that food manufacturers are not allowed to use trans- fats. 
B)  the liberal use of olive oil. 
C)  decreased sodium intake. 
D)  the liberal use of safflower oil. 
E)  high consumption of red meat.

Question 2

Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

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A)  vegetable oils. 
B)  fish oils. 
C)  fast foods. 
D)  refined grains. 
E)  red meat. 
A)  vegetable oils. 
B)  fish oils. 
C)  fast foods. 
D)  refined grains. 
E)  red meat.

Question 3

Which of the following high-fat foods would be the least heart-healthy to consume daily?

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A)  avocados 
B)  walnuts 
C)  potato chips 
D)  canned tuna 
E)  sunflower seeds 
A)  avocados 
B)  walnuts 
C)  potato chips 
D)  canned tuna 
E)  sunflower seeds

Question 4

The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is

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A)  via the lungs. 
B)  in the urine. 
C)  in the feces. 
D)  through the skin. 
E)  no excretion; it is all reused by the body. 
A)  via the lungs. 
B)  in the urine. 
C)  in the feces. 
D)  through the skin. 
E)  no excretion; it is all reused by the body.

Question 5

Characteristics of olestra include which of the following?

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A)  I t is made with glycerol. 
B)  I t cannot be absorbed by the body. 
C)  I t is used in all snack foods. 
D)  I t can be toxic. 
E)  I t is a source of energy for the brain 
A)  I t is made with glycerol. 
B)  I t cannot be absorbed by the body. 
C)  I t is used in all snack foods. 
D)  I t can be toxic. 
E)  I t is a source of energy for the brain

Question 6

Researchers are steering away from population-wide recommendations for low-fat diets because:

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A)  most people don't follow them anyway. 
B)  there have been reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with low-fat diets. 
C)  some sources of fat are valuable to health and should not be avoided. 
D)  low-fat diets really aren't beneficial after all. 
E)  cardiovascular disease is not associated with fat intake. 
A)  most people don't follow them anyway. 
B)  there have been reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with low-fat diets. 
C)  some sources of fat are valuable to health and should not be avoided. 
D)  low-fat diets really aren't beneficial after all. 
E)  cardiovascular disease is not associated with fat intake.

Question 7

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

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

Question 8

Discuss the potential benefits and risks of taking fish oil supplements.

Accepted Answer

Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and D

Question 9

When exposed to oxygen, fats can become:

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A)  saturated. 
B)  hydrogenated. 
C)  rancid. 
D)  trans- fats. 
E)  emulsified. 
A)  saturated. 
B)  hydrogenated. 
C)  rancid. 
D)  trans- fats. 
E)  emulsified.

Question 10

A triglyceride must contain specific combinations of fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  E liminate dairy foods from her diet. 
B)  E at less meat and include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in her diet. 
C)  E at more eggs and less meat. 
D)  Switch from eating beef to eating pork. 
E)  S witch from fat-free milk to whole milk. 
A)  E liminate dairy foods from her diet. 
B)  E at less meat and include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in her diet. 
C)  E at more eggs and less meat. 
D)  Switch from eating beef to eating pork. 
E)  S witch from fat-free milk to whole milk.

Question 12

Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent choice as a replacement for butter because:

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A)  it has a less bitter flavor than lighter oils. 
B)  it is lower in kcalories than butter. 
C)  its monounsaturated fats lower HDL cholesterol. 
D)  it only delivers 4 kilocalories per gram. 
E)  its phytochemicals interfere with the inflammatory process. 
A)  it has a less bitter flavor than lighter oils. 
B)  it is lower in kcalories than butter. 
C)  its monounsaturated fats lower HDL cholesterol. 
D)  it only delivers 4 kilocalories per gram. 
E)  its phytochemicals interfere with the inflammatory process.

Question 13

Virtually unlimited amounts of body fuel can be stored by the:

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A)  liver as glycogen. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  muscle proteins. 
D)  blood as glucose. 
E)  gallbladder. 
A)  liver as glycogen. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  muscle proteins. 
D)  blood as glucose. 
E)  gallbladder.

Question 14

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

Saturation of a fatty acid refers to its

Question 15

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. 
E)  They are toxic. 
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. 
E)  They are toxic.

Question 16

Research has shown that fat substitutes are always effective at promoting weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called:

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A)  glycerol. 
B)  a fatty acid. 
C)  acetic acid. 
D)  stearic acid. 
E)  glycogen. 
A)  glycerol. 
B)  a fatty acid. 
C)  acetic acid. 
D)  stearic acid. 
E)  glycogen.

Question 18

Which of the following compounds cannot be synthesized in the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  lecithin 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  linoleic acid 
D)  glycogen 
E)  sterols 
A)  lecithin 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  linoleic acid 
D)  glycogen 
E)  sterols

Question 19

Which snack food exerts the most favorable effect on blood lipid levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  pretzels 
B)  cheese and crackers 
C)  walnuts and almonds 
D)  microwave popcorn 
E)  ice cream 
A)  pretzels 
B)  cheese and crackers 
C)  walnuts and almonds 
D)  microwave popcorn 
E)  ice cream

Question 20

Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease. 
B)  Use butter instead of margarine since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are harmful. 
C)  Choose soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans- fat instead of hard margarine or butter. 
D)  Use margarine instead of butter since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are healthy. 
E)  Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet. 
A)  Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease. 
B)  Use butter instead of margarine since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are harmful. 
C)  Choose soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans- fat instead of hard margarine or butter. 
D)  Use margarine instead of butter since margarine contains trans -fatty acids, which are healthy. 
E)  Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.

Exam 4: Lipids

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to

Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

Which of the following high-fat foods would be the least heart-healthy to consume daily?

The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is

Characteristics of olestra include which of the following?

Researchers are steering away from population-wide recommendations for low-fat diets because:

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

Discuss the potential benefits and risks of taking fish oil supplements.

When exposed to oxygen, fats can become:

A triglyceride must contain specific combinations of fatty acids.

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

Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent choice as a replacement for butter because:

Virtually unlimited amounts of body fuel can be stored by the:

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

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

Research has shown that fat substitutes are always effective at promoting weight loss.

The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called:

Which of the following compounds cannot be synthesized in the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs?

Which snack food exerts the most favorable effect on blood lipid levels?

Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?

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