Question 1

Which is NOT a potential side effect of high intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bleeding time 
B)  rapid heartbeat 
C)  interference in wound healing 
D)  higher LDL cholesterol 
E)  suppressed immune functions 
A)  increased bleeding time 
B)  rapid heartbeat 
C)  interference in wound healing 
D)  higher LDL cholesterol 
E)  suppressed immune functions B

Question 2

Which fatty acid is missing two hydrogen atoms and has one double bond between carbons?

Accepted Answer

A)  monounsaturated fatty acid 
B)  polyunsaturated fatty acid 
C)  long-chain saturated fatty acid 
D)  short-chain saturated fatty acid 
E)  triglycerides 
A)  monounsaturated fatty acid 
B)  polyunsaturated fatty acid 
C)  long-chain saturated fatty acid 
D)  short-chain saturated fatty acid 
E)  triglycerides A

Question 3

The term that refers to the results of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol, triglycerides, and various lipoproteins is ________.

Accepted Answer

blood lipid profile

Question 4

Which of the following is a fat-digesting enzyme secreted in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrophobic lipase 
B)  gastric lipase 
C)  lingual lipase 
D)  proteases lipase 
E)  ductal lipase 
A)  hydrophobic lipase 
B)  gastric lipase 
C)  lingual lipase 
D)  proteases lipase 
E)  ductal lipase

Question 5

Which of the following foods share the same space with meats on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweets 
B)  cheese 
C)  poultry 
D)  legumes 
E)  olive oil 
A)  sweets 
B)  cheese 
C)  poultry 
D)  legumes 
E)  olive oil

Question 6

What are chylomicrons?

Accepted Answer

A)  clusters of lipids and proteins used as transport vehicles from the intestines to the body 
B)  tiny spheres of emulsified fat 
C)  alcohols with three-carbon chains 
D)  food additives 
E)  nitrogen compounds found in foods and made in the body 
A)  clusters of lipids and proteins used as transport vehicles from the intestines to the body 
B)  tiny spheres of emulsified fat 
C)  alcohols with three-carbon chains 
D)  food additives 
E)  nitrogen compounds found in foods and made in the body

Question 7

What are fat replacers? Are they safe?

Accepted Answer

Some foods are made with fat replacers-i

Question 8

According to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, how often should one eat fish and seafood?

Accepted Answer

A)  once a week 
B)  at least twice a week 
C)  only once a month 
D)  no more than a few times a month 
E)  never 
A)  once a week 
B)  at least twice a week 
C)  only once a month 
D)  no more than a few times a month 
E)  never

Question 9

When the body is deprived of food, which enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides so that their parts enter general circulation and are available to other cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipoprotein lipase 
B)  adipose lipase 
C)  lingual lipase 
D)  hormone-sensitive lipase 
E)  pancreatic lipase 
A)  lipoprotein lipase 
B)  adipose lipase 
C)  lingual lipase 
D)  hormone-sensitive lipase 
E)  pancreatic lipase

Question 10

Which of the following structural features of fatty acids determines their susceptibility to spoilage by oxygen and therefore stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  chain length 
B)  number of double bonds 
C)  position of first saturated bond 
D)  size of adjacent fatty acids on the triglyceride molecule 
E)  temperature of the fatty acid 
A)  chain length 
B)  number of double bonds 
C)  position of first saturated bond 
D)  size of adjacent fatty acids on the triglyceride molecule 
E)  temperature of the fatty acid

Question 11

Cholesterol from outside the body is called ____________________ cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cholesterol from outside the body is called...

Question 12

Which statement about the health effects of lipids is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in the United States. 
B)  Smoking and alcohol consumption are stronger risk factors for cancer than is dietary fat. 
C)  There is no clear relationship between dietary cholesterol and heart disease. 
D)  Fat from milk or fish has not been implicated in cancer risk. 
E)  Choosing fat-free foods is an effective strategy in cutting kcalories. 
A)  Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in the United States. 
B)  Smoking and alcohol consumption are stronger risk factors for cancer than is dietary fat. 
C)  There is no clear relationship between dietary cholesterol and heart disease. 
D)  Fat from milk or fish has not been implicated in cancer risk. 
E)  Choosing fat-free foods is an effective strategy in cutting kcalories.

Question 13

According to the DRI, what percentage of the daily energy intake should be provided by linoleic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6 to 1.2 
B)  2 to 4.7 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  15.5 to 18 
E)  20 to 35 
A)  0.6 to 1.2 
B)  2 to 4.7 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  15.5 to 18 
E)  20 to 35

Question 14

What is the simplest of the 18-carbon fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  oleic acid 
B)  stearic acid 
C)  linolenic acid 
D)  arachidonic acid 
E)  linoleic acid 
A)  oleic acid 
B)  stearic acid 
C)  linolenic acid 
D)  arachidonic acid 
E)  linoleic acid

Question 15

Which of the following is representative of enterohepatic circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicron conversion to LDLs and HDLs 
B)  recycling of bile from the intestine to the liver 
C)  hormonal control of digestive secretions 
D)  liver secretion of eicosanoids that promote absorption of eicosanoid precursors 
E)  hormonal control of pancreatic secretions. 
A)  chylomicron conversion to LDLs and HDLs 
B)  recycling of bile from the intestine to the liver 
C)  hormonal control of digestive secretions 
D)  liver secretion of eicosanoids that promote absorption of eicosanoid precursors 
E)  hormonal control of pancreatic secretions.

Question 16

About how much of the fat in cheese and sour cream is saturated?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  2/3 
E)  7/8 
A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  2/3 
E)  7/8

Question 17

Which statement about trans -fatty acids is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans . 
B)  Hydrogenation converts cis -fatty acids to trans -fatty acids. 
C)  The conversion of cis -fatty acids to trans -fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants. 
D)  In the body, trans -fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats. 
E)  The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond. 
A)  In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans . 
B)  Hydrogenation converts cis -fatty acids to trans -fatty acids. 
C)  The conversion of cis -fatty acids to trans -fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants. 
D)  In the body, trans -fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats. 
E)  The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond.

Question 18

What is the main cause of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  endocarditis 
B)  aneurysm 
C)  arrhythmias 
D)  atherosclerosis 
E)  cardiomyopathy 
A)  endocarditis 
B)  aneurysm 
C)  arrhythmias 
D)  atherosclerosis 
E)  cardiomyopathy

Question 19

The Seven Countries Study found that Mediterranean countries have low rates of heart disease because they consume more _________ in their diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  butter 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  olive oil 
D)  chicken 
E)  eggs 
A)  butter 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  olive oil 
D)  chicken 
E)  eggs

Question 20

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. They differ in their number of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  double bonds 
C)  saccharide units 
D)  peptide linkages 
E)  oxygen atoms 
A)  amino acids 
B)  double bonds 
C)  saccharide units 
D)  peptide linkages 
E)  oxygen atoms

Exam 5: The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Which is NOT a potential side effect of high intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Which fatty acid is missing two hydrogen atoms and has one double bond between carbons?

The term that refers to the results of blood tests that reveal a person's total cholesterol, triglycerides, and various lipoproteins is ________.

Which of the following is a fat-digesting enzyme secreted in the mouth?

Which of the following foods share the same space with meats on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid?

What are chylomicrons?

What are fat replacers? Are they safe?

According to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, how often should one eat fish and seafood?

When the body is deprived of food, which enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides so that their parts enter general circulation and are available to other cells?

Which of the following structural features of fatty acids determines their susceptibility to spoilage by oxygen and therefore stability?

Cholesterol from outside the body is called ____________________ cholesterol.

Which statement about the health effects of lipids is FALSE?

According to the DRI, what percentage of the daily energy intake should be provided by linoleic acid?

What is the simplest of the 18-carbon fatty acids?

Which of the following is representative of enterohepatic circulation?

About how much of the fat in cheese and sour cream is saturated?

Which statement about trans -fatty acids is FALSE?

What is the main cause of cardiovascular disease?

The Seven Countries Study found that Mediterranean countries have low rates of heart disease because they consume more _________ in their diet.

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. They differ in their number of ________.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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