Question 1

Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL 
A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a sterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  cortisol 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  bile 
A)  estrogen 
B)  cortisol 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  bile

Question 3

Which is NOT a group of lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL 
A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL

Question 4

Which adipokine promotes inflammation and causes insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  adiponectin 
C)  resistin 
D)  retinol 
E)  chemerin 
A)  leptin 
B)  adiponectin 
C)  resistin 
D)  retinol 
E)  chemerin

Question 5

A protein produced by adipose cells that inhibits inflammation and protects against insulin resistance is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A protein produced by adipose cells that...

Question 6

Cholesterol intakes in the United States average ________ milligrams for men.

Accepted Answer

A)  112 
B)  175 
C)  221 
D)  315 
E)  355 
A)  112 
B)  175 
C)  221 
D)  315 
E)  355

Question 7

Reducing saturated fat intake by 1% can be expected to produce a ________ drop in heart disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 % 
B)  2 % 
C)  3 % 
D)  4 % 
E)  5 % 
A)  1 % 
B)  2 % 
C)  3 % 
D)  4 % 
E)  5 %

Question 8

What are the health benefits of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Whereas saturated fats and trans fats ar

Question 9

According to surveys, the average daily cholesterol intake (mg/day) of U.S. women is about

Accepted Answer

A)  110 
B)  221 
C)  360 
D)  925 
E)  315 
A)  110 
B)  221 
C)  360 
D)  925 
E)  315

Question 10

Which of the lipoproteins primarily transports triglycerides from the liver to other tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL 
A)  chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL

Question 11

What is the   highest blood triglyceride concentration (mg/dL) that falls within the desirable range?

Accepted Answer

A)  99 
B)  149 
C)  199 
D)  299 
E)  350 
A)  99 
B)  149 
C)  199 
D)  299 
E)  350

Question 12

Which statement accurately describes lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the best-known sterol. 
B)  It is similar to triglycerides, but contains four fatty acids. 
C)  Each attachment site is occupied by a phosphate group and a molecule of choline. 
D)  It is soluble in fat, but not in water. 
E)  It is used as an emulsifier by the food industry. 
A)  It is the best-known sterol. 
B)  It is similar to triglycerides, but contains four fatty acids. 
C)  Each attachment site is occupied by a phosphate group and a molecule of choline. 
D)  It is soluble in fat, but not in water. 
E)  It is used as an emulsifier by the food industry.

Question 13

How are dietary lipids transported?

Accepted Answer

The chylomicrons are one of several clus

Question 14

Regular consumption of ________ may help prevent blood clots.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  saturated fats 
C)  monounsaturated fats 
D)  omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  omega-6 fatty acids 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  saturated fats 
C)  monounsaturated fats 
D)  omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  omega-6 fatty acids

Question 15

What is the characteristic property of an omega 3-fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains three double bonds. 
B)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the acid end. 
C)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the methyl end. 
D)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from each end. 
E)  Its structure bends three times. 
A)  It contains three double bonds. 
B)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the acid end. 
C)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the methyl end. 
D)  Its closest double bond is three carbons away from each end. 
E)  Its structure bends three times.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  to store fat 
B)  to protect vital organs from shock 
C)  to secrete proteins that help regulate energy balance 
D)  to regulate blood glucose levels 
E)  to insulate the body from temperature extremes 
A)  to store fat 
B)  to protect vital organs from shock 
C)  to secrete proteins that help regulate energy balance 
D)  to regulate blood glucose levels 
E)  to insulate the body from temperature extremes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating almonds or walnuts?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower mortality 
B)  lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure 
C)  limiting oxidative stress 
D)  providing satiety 
E)  decreasing blood-clotting factors 
A)  lower mortality 
B)  lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure 
C)  limiting oxidative stress 
D)  providing satiety 
E)  decreasing blood-clotting factors

Question 18

Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth 
B)  stomach 
C)  small intestine 
D)  large intestine 
E)  esophagus 
A)  mouth 
B)  stomach 
C)  small intestine 
D)  large intestine 
E)  esophagus

Question 20

Pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, or shark because they are sources of ________, an environmental contaminant.

Accepted Answer

A)  cadmium 
B)  mercury 
C)  chromium 
D)  DEET 
E)  PCBs 
A)  cadmium 
B)  mercury 
C)  chromium 
D)  DEET 
E)  PCBs

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

Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins?

Which of the following is NOT a sterol?

Which is NOT a group of lipoproteins?

Which adipokine promotes inflammation and causes insulin resistance?

A protein produced by adipose cells that inhibits inflammation and protects against insulin resistance is called "________."

Cholesterol intakes in the United States average ________ milligrams for men.

Reducing saturated fat intake by 1% can be expected to produce a ________ drop in heart disease risk.

What are the health benefits of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?

According to surveys, the average daily cholesterol intake (mg/day) of U.S. women is about

Which of the lipoproteins primarily transports triglycerides from the liver to other tissues?

What is the highest blood triglyceride concentration (mg/dL) that falls within the desirable range?

Which statement accurately describes lecithin?

How are dietary lipids transported?

Regular consumption of ________ may help prevent blood clots.

What is the characteristic property of an omega 3-fatty acid?

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating almonds or walnuts?

Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood?

In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?

Pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, or shark because they are sources of ________, an environmental contaminant.

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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