Question 1

Based on the information presented in the graph, which food is highest in polyunsaturated fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coconut oil 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Salmon 
D)  Sunflower oil 
A)  Coconut oil 
B)  Olive oil 
C)  Salmon 
D)  Sunflower oil

Question 2

In regard to the development of atherosclerosis, which of the following represent the correct sequence of events?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrophages form  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process  LDLs migrate to artery wall 
B)  Secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process  macrophages form  LDLs migrate to artery wall 
C)  Macrophages form  LDLs migrate to artery wall  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process 
D)  LDLs migrate to artery wall  macrophages form  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process 
A)  Macrophages form  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process  LDLs migrate to artery wall 
B)  Secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process  macrophages form  LDLs migrate to artery wall 
C)  Macrophages form  LDLs migrate to artery wall  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process 
D)  LDLs migrate to artery wall  macrophages form  secreted chemicals promote an inflammatory process

Question 3

The amount and location of adipose tissue has no affect on our body size and shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you eat more saturated fat, there will be more saturated fat in your adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not an essential fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha-linoleic acid 
B)  Linoleic acid 
C)  Omega-6 fatty acid 
D)  Trans fatty acid 
A)  Alpha-linoleic acid 
B)  Linoleic acid 
C)  Omega-6 fatty acid 
D)  Trans fatty acid

Question 6

Which of the following types of oil is the best source of healthy, unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Butter 
B)  Canola Oil 
C)  Lard 
D)  Stick margarine 
A)  Butter 
B)  Canola Oil 
C)  Lard 
D)  Stick margarine

Question 7

The current U.S. diet contains a higher ratio of which fatty acid than is optimal for health?

Accepted Answer

A)  DHA 
B)  EPA 
C)  omega-3 
D)  omega-6 
A)  DHA 
B)  EPA 
C)  omega-3 
D)  omega-6

Question 8

Populations consuming diets that are high in fruits and vegetables tend to have a higher risk of cancer than populations with lower intakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ketones can be used as an energy source by many tissues in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fats and oils in our diet contain combinations of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Children need more fat to allow for growth and development, so their acceptable ranges of fat intake are higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Excess body fat is associated with an increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular disease. 
B)  diabetes 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  All of these 
A)  cardiovascular disease. 
B)  diabetes 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of fat in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aroma 
B)  Flavor 
C)  Grittiness 
D)  Texture 
A)  Aroma 
B)  Flavor 
C)  Grittiness 
D)  Texture

Question 14

Which two lipoproteins deliver triglycerides to body cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chylomicrons & VLDL 
B)  HDL & LDL 
C)  LDL & VLDL 
D)  VLDL & HDL 
A)  Chylomicrons & VLDL 
B)  HDL & LDL 
C)  LDL & VLDL 
D)  VLDL & HDL

Question 15

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein is stored immediately as fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Glycerol provides most of the energy stored in a triglyceride molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with a higher incidence of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which lipoprotein contains the highest proportion of protein?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following foods is the lowest in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken 
B)  Peanut butter 
C)  Low fat yogurt 
D)  Salmon 
A)  Chicken 
B)  Peanut butter 
C)  Low fat yogurt 
D)  Salmon

Question 20

Which of the following is false regarding the nutrient content of eggs?

Accepted Answer

A)  One egg has 6 grams of protein 
B)  Eggs are a good source of phytochemicals 
C)  Eggs are a good source of omega-3 fats 
D)  Eggs are low in saturated fat 
A)  One egg has 6 grams of protein 
B)  Eggs are a good source of phytochemicals 
C)  Eggs are a good source of omega-3 fats 
D)  Eggs are low in saturated fat

Based on the information presented in the graph, which food is highest in polyunsaturated fatty acid?

In regard to the development of atherosclerosis, which of the following represent the correct sequence of events?

The amount and location of adipose tissue has no affect on our body size and shape.

If you eat more saturated fat, there will be more saturated fat in your adipose tissue.

Which of the following is not an essential fatty acid?

Which of the following types of oil is the best source of healthy, unsaturated fats?

The current U.S. diet contains a higher ratio of which fatty acid than is optimal for health?

Populations consuming diets that are high in fruits and vegetables tend to have a higher risk of cancer than populations with lower intakes.

Ketones can be used as an energy source by many tissues in the body.

Fats and oils in our diet contain combinations of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Children need more fat to allow for growth and development, so their acceptable ranges of fat intake are higher.

Excess body fat is associated with an increased risk of:

Which of the following is not a function of fat in foods?

Which two lipoproteins deliver triglycerides to body cells?

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein is stored immediately as fat.

Glycerol provides most of the energy stored in a triglyceride molecule.

Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with a higher incidence of heart disease.

Which lipoprotein contains the highest proportion of protein?

Which of the following foods is the lowest in cholesterol?

Which of the following is false regarding the nutrient content of eggs?

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Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

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Exam 5: Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Based on the information presented in the graph, which food is highest in polyunsaturated fatty acid?

In regard to the development of atherosclerosis, which of the following represent the correct sequence of events?

The amount and location of adipose tissue has no affect on our body size and shape.

If you eat more saturated fat, there will be more saturated fat in your adipose tissue.

Which of the following is not an essential fatty acid?

Which of the following types of oil is the best source of healthy, unsaturated fats?

The current U.S. diet contains a higher ratio of which fatty acid than is optimal for health?

Populations consuming diets that are high in fruits and vegetables tend to have a higher risk of cancer than populations with lower intakes.

Ketones can be used as an energy source by many tissues in the body.

Fats and oils in our diet contain combinations of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Children need more fat to allow for growth and development, so their acceptable ranges of fat intake are higher.

Excess body fat is associated with an increased risk of:

Which of the following is not a function of fat in foods?

Which two lipoproteins deliver triglycerides to body cells?

Excess calories that are consumed as carbohydrate or protein is stored immediately as fat.

Glycerol provides most of the energy stored in a triglyceride molecule.

Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with a higher incidence of heart disease.

Which lipoprotein contains the highest proportion of protein?

Which of the following foods is the lowest in cholesterol?

Which of the following is false regarding the nutrient content of eggs?

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