Question 1

Which is a function of fat?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides insulation to the body. 
B) It is an essential component of DNA. 
C) It is the best source of energy for the brain. 
D) It is the storage form of energy in the muscles. 
E) It helps eliminate excess fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) It provides insulation to the body. 
B) It is an essential component of DNA. 
C) It is the best source of energy for the brain. 
D) It is the storage form of energy in the muscles. 
E) It helps eliminate excess fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 2

Which food item adds the least amount of fat to a bagel?

Accepted Answer

A) jelly 
B) margarine 
C) butter 
D) reduced-fat cream cheese 
E) peanut butter 
A) jelly 
B) margarine 
C) butter 
D) reduced-fat cream cheese 
E) peanut butter

Question 3

Five grams of fat provide ____ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A) ​5 
B) ​20 
C) ​45 
D) ​65 
E) ​70 
A) ​5 
B) ​20 
C) ​45 
D) ​65 
E) ​70

Question 4

A triglyceride contains more than three fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) most people don't follow them anyway. 
B) there have been reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with very 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) all sources of fat are good for you.. 
A) most people don't follow them anyway. 
B) there have been reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with very 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) all sources of fat are good for you..

Question 6

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 because 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) Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet. 
E) Use lard as an alternative, because both margarine and butter are more harmful. 
A) Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease. 
B) Use butter instead of margarine because 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) Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet. 
E) Use lard as an alternative, because both margarine and butter are more harmful.

Question 7

Food manufacturers are required to list the amount of ____ fatty acids on food labels.

Accepted Answer

A) trans 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) monounsaturated 
D) essential 
E) disaturated 
A) trans 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) monounsaturated 
D) essential 
E) disaturated

Question 8

The phosphate group on a phospholipid:

Accepted Answer

A) enables phospholipids to dissolve in water. 
B) makes the phospholipid saturated. 
C) prevents the digestion of lecithin supplements. 
D) competes with fatty acids. 
E) prevents phospholipids from dissolving in water. 
A) enables phospholipids to dissolve in water. 
B) makes the phospholipid saturated. 
C) prevents the digestion of lecithin supplements. 
D) competes with fatty acids. 
E) prevents phospholipids from dissolving in water.

Question 9

Which oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil 
B) coconut oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) corn oil 
E) chicken fat 
A) olive oil 
B) coconut oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) corn oil 
E) chicken fat

Question 10

Polyunsaturated fats:

Accepted Answer

A) are more abundant in plant foods than in animal products. 
B) are more solid than saturated fats. 
C) do not spoil as easily as saturated fats. 
D) do not have any health benefits. 
E) do not have any health-related problems. 
A) are more abundant in plant foods than in animal products. 
B) are more solid than saturated fats. 
C) do not spoil as easily as saturated fats. 
D) do not have any health benefits. 
E) do not have any health-related problems.

Question 11

EPA and DHA are:

Accepted Answer

A) omega-6 fatty acids. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) found primarily in plant oils and seeds. 
D) made from linoleic acid. 
E) preservatives. 
A) omega-6 fatty acids. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) found primarily in plant oils and seeds. 
D) made from linoleic acid. 
E) preservatives.

Question 12

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A saturated fatty acid is one that is ca

Question 13

If Ann wants to watch her weight, which practice would you suggest to her?

Accepted Answer

A) Use margarine instead of butter. 
B) Switch from whole milk to fat-free milk. 
C) Eliminate fat from her diet. 
D) Choose processed meats instead of fresh meats. 
E) Eliminate carbohydrates from breakfast. 
A) Use margarine instead of butter. 
B) Switch from whole milk to fat-free milk. 
C) Eliminate fat from her diet. 
D) Choose processed meats instead of fresh meats. 
E) Eliminate carbohydrates from breakfast.

Question 14

The American Heart Association recommends that individuals consume at least two servings of ____ each week as a source of EPA and DHA.

Accepted Answer

A) vegetables 
B) fatty fish 
C) potatoes 
D) meat 
E) whole grain pasta 
A) vegetables 
B) fatty fish 
C) potatoes 
D) meat 
E) whole grain pasta

Question 15

Why aren't low fat diets recommended for healthy people?

Accepted Answer

A) Low fat diets are always low in kcalories. 
B) Low fat diets are typically low in refined carbohydrates. 
C) Some fats have dietary benefits. 
D) Low fat diets are low in saturated fats. 
E) Low fat diets include fatty fish. 
A) Low fat diets are always low in kcalories. 
B) Low fat diets are typically low in refined carbohydrates. 
C) Some fats have dietary benefits. 
D) Low fat diets are low in saturated fats. 
E) Low fat diets include fatty fish.

Question 16

Which statement characterizes fat replacements?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of sugars and proteins as fat replacers results in higher-kcal products. 
B) Unlike a triglyceride, an olestra molecule does not contain fatty acids. 
C) The vitamins added to olestra are dietarily insignificant. 
D) Because it is not absorbed, olestra does not affect the absorption of nutrients. 
E) Trans -fats are much less harmful than cis -fats. 
A) The use of sugars and proteins as fat replacers results in higher-kcal products. 
B) Unlike a triglyceride, an olestra molecule does not contain fatty acids. 
C) The vitamins added to olestra are dietarily insignificant. 
D) Because it is not absorbed, olestra does not affect the absorption of nutrients. 
E) Trans -fats are much less harmful than cis -fats.

Question 17

Which fish is most likely to contain the highest levels of mercury?

Accepted Answer

A) salmon 
B) catfish 
C) pollock 
D) shark 
E) sardine 
A) salmon 
B) catfish 
C) pollock 
D) shark 
E) sardine

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: antioxidants

Accepted Answer

The Answer of as a food additive, preservatives that delay is...

Question 19

What are trans -fatty acids, and how do they influence health?

Accepted Answer

In nature, most unsaturated fatty acids

Question 20

Nuts may protect against heart disease because they:

Accepted Answer

A) are high in saturated fat. 
B) are low in vegetable protein, fiber, and vitamin E. 
C) are high in protein and carbohydrates 
D) are high in monounsaturated fats. 
E) contain omega-6 fatty acids. 
A) are high in saturated fat. 
B) are low in vegetable protein, fiber, and vitamin E. 
C) are high in protein and carbohydrates 
D) are high in monounsaturated fats. 
E) contain omega-6 fatty acids.

Exam 4: Protein

Which is a function of fat?

Which food item adds the least amount of fat to a bagel?

Five grams of fat provide ____ kcalories.

A triglyceride contains more than three fatty acids.

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

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

Food manufacturers are required to list the amount of ____ fatty acids on food labels.

The phosphate group on a phospholipid:

Which oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

Polyunsaturated fats:

EPA and DHA are:

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

If Ann wants to watch her weight, which practice would you suggest to her?

The American Heart Association recommends that individuals consume at least two servings of ____ each week as a source of EPA and DHA.

Why aren't low fat diets recommended for healthy people?

Which statement characterizes fat replacements?

Which fish is most likely to contain the highest levels of mercury?

What are trans -fatty acids, and how do they influence health?

Nuts may protect against heart disease because they:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

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Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

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