Question 1

________, when consumed in the diet, can help reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Animal fat 
B)  Calciu 
C)  Plant sterols 
D)  Vitamin D 
A)  Animal fat 
B)  Calciu 
C)  Plant sterols 
D)  Vitamin D C

Question 2

HDLs:

Accepted Answer

A)  contain a high proportion of cholesterol. 
B)  function similarly to chylomicrons, transports lipids away from the liver. 
C)  return cholesterol from other lipoproteins and body cells to the liver. 
D)  are formed in the mucosal cell. 
A)  contain a high proportion of cholesterol. 
B)  function similarly to chylomicrons, transports lipids away from the liver. 
C)  return cholesterol from other lipoproteins and body cells to the liver. 
D)  are formed in the mucosal cell. C

Question 3

Eating patterns in the United States have changed little over the past 40 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a component of lipoprotein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bile 
B)  Cholesterol 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Protein 
A)  Bile 
B)  Cholesterol 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Protein

Question 5

Explain feasting and fasting as they are depicted in this figure.

Accepted Answer

When excess energy is consumed, it is st

Question 6

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein can be used to synthesize fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kyle had a brother who exhibited heart disease at age 62 and a sister who exhibited heart disease at age 64. Based on the age at which his brother and his sister exhibited heart disease, is Kyle considered to have a family history of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, based on the age of his brother only 
B)  Yes, based on the age of his sister only 
C)  Yes, based on the ages of both his sister and brother 
D)  No, based on the ages of both his sister and brother 
A)  Yes, based on the age of his brother only 
B)  Yes, based on the age of his sister only 
C)  Yes, based on the ages of both his sister and brother 
D)  No, based on the ages of both his sister and brother

Question 8

A high-fat meal contains ____ calories in the same volume as compared to a low-fat meal.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same amount of 
B)  fewer 
C)  more 
A)  the same amount of 
B)  fewer 
C)  more

Question 9

The development of atherosclerosis has been linked to diets that are high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An enzyme that digests lipids is:

Accepted Answer

A)  amylase 
B)  lipase 
C)  protease 
D)  pepsin 
A)  amylase 
B)  lipase 
C)  protease 
D)  pepsin

Question 11

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lipoprotein lipase breaks down the triglycerides in chylomicrons into:

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  cholesterol and fatty acids 
C)  glucose 
D)  glycerol 
E)  fatty acids and glycerol 
A)  amino acids 
B)  cholesterol and fatty acids 
C)  glucose 
D)  glycerol 
E)  fatty acids and glycerol

Question 13

Which of the molecules is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C

Question 14

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with a reduction in the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Lipoproteins are particles that transport lipids in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholesterol is an example of an essential fatty acid. 
B)  All omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. 
C)  The body cannot make these at all or in sufficient quantities to meet the body's need. 
D)  They are metabolized at an extremely high rate as compared to other compounds. 
A)  Cholesterol is an example of an essential fatty acid. 
B)  All omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. 
C)  The body cannot make these at all or in sufficient quantities to meet the body's need. 
D)  They are metabolized at an extremely high rate as compared to other compounds.

Question 17

Limiting oils, butter, margarine, fatty sauces and salad dressings can reduce your total fat and calorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Each gram of fat from the diet contains __ calories.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If the number of grams of fat in the American diet has not changed, why has the percent of fat in the diet gone down?

Accepted Answer

While the number of calories w

Question 20

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________, when consumed in the diet, can help reduce blood cholesterol levels.

HDLs:

Eating patterns in the United States have changed little over the past 40 years.

Which of the following is not a component of lipoprotein?

Explain feasting and fasting as they are depicted in this figure.

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein can be used to synthesize fatty acids.

Kyle had a brother who exhibited heart disease at age 62 and a sister who exhibited heart disease at age 64. Based on the age at which his brother and his sister exhibited heart disease, is Kyle considered to have a family history of heart disease?

A high-fat meal contains ____ calories in the same volume as compared to a low-fat meal.

The development of atherosclerosis has been linked to diets that are high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat.

An enzyme that digests lipids is:

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

Lipoprotein lipase breaks down the triglycerides in chylomicrons into:

Which of the molecules is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with a reduction in the risk of heart disease.

Lipoproteins are particles that transport lipids in the blood.

Which of the following is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

Limiting oils, butter, margarine, fatty sauces and salad dressings can reduce your total fat and calorie intake.

Each gram of fat from the diet contains __ calories.

If the number of grams of fat in the American diet has not changed, why has the percent of fat in the diet gone down?

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

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Proteins and Amino Acids

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

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Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

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Exam 5: Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

________, when consumed in the diet, can help reduce blood cholesterol levels.

HDLs:

Eating patterns in the United States have changed little over the past 40 years.

Which of the following is not a component of lipoprotein?

Explain feasting and fasting as they are depicted in this figure.

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein can be used to synthesize fatty acids.

Kyle had a brother who exhibited heart disease at age 62 and a sister who exhibited heart disease at age 64. Based on the age at which his brother and his sister exhibited heart disease, is Kyle considered to have a family history of heart disease?

A high-fat meal contains ____ calories in the same volume as compared to a low-fat meal.

The development of atherosclerosis has been linked to diets that are high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat.

An enzyme that digests lipids is:

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

Lipoprotein lipase breaks down the triglycerides in chylomicrons into:

Which of the molecules is a polyunsaturated fatty acid?

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with a reduction in the risk of heart disease.

Lipoproteins are particles that transport lipids in the blood.

Which of the following is a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

Limiting oils, butter, margarine, fatty sauces and salad dressings can reduce your total fat and calorie intake.

Each gram of fat from the diet contains __ calories.

If the number of grams of fat in the American diet has not changed, why has the percent of fat in the diet gone down?

All omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are unsaturated.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters