Question 1

When weight is gained, how does it affect the tissue cells that are illustrated in this micrograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  The triglyceride droplets enlarge in size. 
B)  The triglyceride droplets increase in number. 
C)  The triglyceride droplets remain unchanged 
D)  The triglyceride droplets shrink in size. 
A)  The triglyceride droplets enlarge in size. 
B)  The triglyceride droplets increase in number. 
C)  The triglyceride droplets remain unchanged 
D)  The triglyceride droplets shrink in size.

Question 2

If there is not enough carbohydrate available in cells to allow the acetyl-CoA to enter the citric acid cycle, it will be used to make ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycerol 
D)  ketones 
A)  chylomicrons 
B)  glucose 
C)  glycerol 
D)  ketones

Question 3

The fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the same process as other lipids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Even though the sources of fat in the U.S. diet have changed since 1970, the types of fat and the number of grams of fat Americans consume daily have changed little.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Essential fatty acid deficiencies are rare in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Arachidonic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid synthesized from linoleic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a tropical oil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coconut oil 
B)  Palm kernel oil 
C)  Palm oil 
D)  Safflower oil 
A)  Coconut oil 
B)  Palm kernel oil 
C)  Palm oil 
D)  Safflower oil

Question 8

African Americans have a lower risk of heart disease than the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The bile in the micelles is also absorbed and returned to the gallbladder to be reused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To deliver cholesterol, LDL particles bind to a protein on the cell membrane called an LDL receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on the type of fat found in the following foods, which would be the healthiest choice for dinner from the vegetable group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar 
B)  Deep fried zucchini 
C)  Organic peas with butter 
D)  Mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese 
A)  Tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar 
B)  Deep fried zucchini 
C)  Organic peas with butter 
D)  Mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese

Question 12

Cheddar cheese is higher in saturated fat than coconut oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One egg contains __ % of the daily recommendation for cholesterol intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  200 
C)  67 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  200 
C)  67 
D)  50

Question 14

Only foods with visible fat, and not hidden fat, contribute to total caloric intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are absorbed without digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  Long-chain fatty acids 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Triglycerides 
A)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
B)  Long-chain fatty acids 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Triglycerides

Question 16

Antioxidants decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and therefore, the development of plaque in the artery walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To be labeled "low cholesterol" a food must contain less than or equal to 20 mg cholesterol per serving and less than or equal to 2g saturated fat per serving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding current research and cholesterol

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating up to seven eggs a week does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease 
B)  In most people liver productions of cholesterol slows when dietary intake increases 
C)  Increased dietary cholesterol raises levels of small LDL particles 
D)  In people with type 2 diabetes egg consumption does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease 
A)  Eating up to seven eggs a week does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease 
B)  In most people liver productions of cholesterol slows when dietary intake increases 
C)  Increased dietary cholesterol raises levels of small LDL particles 
D)  In people with type 2 diabetes egg consumption does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Question 19

The amount of the fat-soluble vitamins absorbed can be reduced if dietary fat is really low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The lipid that makes up most of the lipids in our body is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  lecithin 
C)  phospholipid 
D)  triglyceride 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  lecithin 
C)  phospholipid 
D)  triglyceride

When weight is gained, how does it affect the tissue cells that are illustrated in this micrograph?

If there is not enough carbohydrate available in cells to allow the acetyl-CoA to enter the citric acid cycle, it will be used to make ______.

The fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the same process as other lipids.

Even though the sources of fat in the U.S. diet have changed since 1970, the types of fat and the number of grams of fat Americans consume daily have changed little.

Essential fatty acid deficiencies are rare in the United States.

Arachidonic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid synthesized from linoleic acid.

Which of the following is not a tropical oil?

African Americans have a lower risk of heart disease than the general population.

The bile in the micelles is also absorbed and returned to the gallbladder to be reused.

To deliver cholesterol, LDL particles bind to a protein on the cell membrane called an LDL receptor.

Based on the type of fat found in the following foods, which would be the healthiest choice for dinner from the vegetable group?

Cheddar cheese is higher in saturated fat than coconut oil.

One egg contains __ % of the daily recommendation for cholesterol intake.

Only foods with visible fat, and not hidden fat, contribute to total caloric intake.

Which of the following are absorbed without digestion?

Antioxidants decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and therefore, the development of plaque in the artery walls.

To be labeled "low cholesterol" a food must contain less than or equal to 20 mg cholesterol per serving and less than or equal to 2g saturated fat per serving.

Which of the following is true regarding current research and cholesterol

The amount of the fat-soluble vitamins absorbed can be reduced if dietary fat is really low.

The lipid that makes up most of the lipids in our body is:

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Proteins and Amino Acids

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Exam 5: Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

When weight is gained, how does it affect the tissue cells that are illustrated in this micrograph?

If there is not enough carbohydrate available in cells to allow the acetyl-CoA to enter the citric acid cycle, it will be used to make ______.

The fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the same process as other lipids.

Even though the sources of fat in the U.S. diet have changed since 1970, the types of fat and the number of grams of fat Americans consume daily have changed little.

Essential fatty acid deficiencies are rare in the United States.

Arachidonic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid synthesized from linoleic acid.

Which of the following is not a tropical oil?

African Americans have a lower risk of heart disease than the general population.

The bile in the micelles is also absorbed and returned to the gallbladder to be reused.

To deliver cholesterol, LDL particles bind to a protein on the cell membrane called an LDL receptor.

Based on the type of fat found in the following foods, which would be the healthiest choice for dinner from the vegetable group?

Cheddar cheese is higher in saturated fat than coconut oil.

One egg contains __ % of the daily recommendation for cholesterol intake.

Only foods with visible fat, and not hidden fat, contribute to total caloric intake.

Which of the following are absorbed without digestion?

Antioxidants decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and therefore, the development of plaque in the artery walls.

To be labeled "low cholesterol" a food must contain less than or equal to 20 mg cholesterol per serving and less than or equal to 2g saturated fat per serving.

Which of the following is true regarding current research and cholesterol

The amount of the fat-soluble vitamins absorbed can be reduced if dietary fat is really low.

The lipid that makes up most of the lipids in our body is:

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