Question 1

When insulin levels are elevated, fat storage ____.

Accepted Answer

A) is inhibited 
B) is enhanced 
C) unaffected 
D) depends on types of fat 
A) is inhibited 
B) is enhanced 
C) unaffected 
D) depends on types of fat B

Question 2

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

Accepted Answer

A) Remains in the adipose tissue 
B) Goes to muscle cells to be used as energy 
C) Goes to liver to be used in gluconeogenesis or triglyceride re-synthesis 
D) Goes to the kidney to be excreted in urine 
A) Remains in the adipose tissue 
B) Goes to muscle cells to be used as energy 
C) Goes to liver to be used in gluconeogenesis or triglyceride re-synthesis 
D) Goes to the kidney to be excreted in urine C

Question 3

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Intact since they cross the mucosal cells easily 
B) As long chains of fatty acids because chain length enhances absorption 
C) As small components that will be re-packaged as triglycerides in the mucosal cell 
D) By attaching to lipoprotein carriers 
A) Intact since they cross the mucosal cells easily 
B) As long chains of fatty acids because chain length enhances absorption 
C) As small components that will be re-packaged as triglycerides in the mucosal cell 
D) By attaching to lipoprotein carriers C

Question 4

____ contains only one double bond between carbons.

Accepted Answer

A) A saturated fatty acid 
B) A monounsaturated fatty acid 
C) A polyunsaturated fatty acid 
D) Cholesterol 
A) A saturated fatty acid 
B) A monounsaturated fatty acid 
C) A polyunsaturated fatty acid 
D) Cholesterol

Question 5

The appropriate amount of fat intake for the athlete depends on overall caloric need and micronutrient balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Butter

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Monounsaturated and Saturated and Polyunsaturated is...

Question 7

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly monounsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) Olive oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Hamburger 
D) Butter 
A) Olive oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Hamburger 
D) Butter

Question 8

When triglycerides are mobilized from storage in adipocytes, they must be attached to a carrier before they can be transported throughout the blood to skeletal muscle for use as energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is recommended that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids be approximately ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 1:4 
B) 4:1 
C) 1:15 
D) 15:1 
A) 1:4 
B) 4:1 
C) 1:15 
D) 15:1

Question 10

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) Skim milk 
B) Corn oil 
C) Margarine 
D) Butter 
A) Skim milk 
B) Corn oil 
C) Margarine 
D) Butter

Question 11

What is esterification?

Accepted Answer

A) Another term for beta-oxidation 
B) The production of ketones from fat 
C) The utilization of fat by slow-twitch muscle fibers 
D) The process of triglyceride formation 
A) Another term for beta-oxidation 
B) The production of ketones from fat 
C) The utilization of fat by slow-twitch muscle fibers 
D) The process of triglyceride formation

Question 12

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Triglycerides found in food contain ____.

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids 
D) a combination of fatty acids 
A) saturated fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids 
D) a combination of fatty acids

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Corn oil

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated and Saturated is...

Question 15

The diet of a highly trained athlete tends to be relatively low in fat because the need for carbohydrate and protein is relatively high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the mechanism by which caffeine most likely improves endurance performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Spares muscle glycogen 
B) Enhances the release of muscle and liver glycogen 
C) Increases the oxidation of fatty acids during exercise 
D) Decreases perception of exertion 
A) Spares muscle glycogen 
B) Enhances the release of muscle and liver glycogen 
C) Increases the oxidation of fatty acids during exercise 
D) Decreases perception of exertion

Question 17

Leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, and flaxseed are sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is the goal for an athlete who engages in strenuous activity to have as few inflammatory compounds in their bodies as possible and as many anti-inflammatory compounds as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 7 
D) 9

Question 20

When fatty acid oxidation is accelerated, ketone production decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When insulin levels are elevated, fat storage ____.

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

____ contains only one double bond between carbons.

The appropriate amount of fat intake for the athlete depends on overall caloric need and micronutrient balance.

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly monounsaturated fat.

When triglycerides are mobilized from storage in adipocytes, they must be attached to a carrier before they can be transported throughout the blood to skeletal muscle for use as energy.

It is recommended that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids be approximately ____.

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

What is esterification?

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

Triglycerides found in food contain ____.

The diet of a highly trained athlete tends to be relatively low in fat because the need for carbohydrate and protein is relatively high.

What is the mechanism by which caffeine most likely improves endurance performance?

Leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, and flaxseed are sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.

It is the goal for an athlete who engages in strenuous activity to have as few inflammatory compounds in their bodies as possible and as many anti-inflammatory compounds as possible.

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

When fatty acid oxidation is accelerated, ketone production decreases.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 6: Fats

When insulin levels are elevated, fat storage ____.

After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?

How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?

____ contains only one double bond between carbons.

The appropriate amount of fat intake for the athlete depends on overall caloric need and micronutrient balance.

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly monounsaturated fat.

When triglycerides are mobilized from storage in adipocytes, they must be attached to a carrier before they can be transported throughout the blood to skeletal muscle for use as energy.

It is recommended that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids be approximately ____.

____ is an example of a food containing predominantly saturated fat.

What is esterification?

Exercising in the "fat burning zone" is highly recommended because it is the most effective way to lose body fat.

Triglycerides found in food contain ____.

The diet of a highly trained athlete tends to be relatively low in fat because the need for carbohydrate and protein is relatively high.

What is the mechanism by which caffeine most likely improves endurance performance?

Leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, and flaxseed are sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.

It is the goal for an athlete who engages in strenuous activity to have as few inflammatory compounds in their bodies as possible and as many anti-inflammatory compounds as possible.

How many kilocalories are in each gram of fat?

When fatty acid oxidation is accelerated, ketone production decreases.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters