Question 1

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 2

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 3

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the lack of trans fats 
B)  ​the liberal use of olive oil 
C)  ​decreased sodium intake 
D)  ​the liberal use of safflower oil 
E)  ​increased vitamin D absorption from sunlight 
A)  ​the lack of trans fats 
B)  ​the liberal use of olive oil 
C)  ​decreased sodium intake 
D)  ​the liberal use of safflower oil 
E)  ​increased vitamin D absorption from sunlight

Question 4

Olestra is fully absorbed by the body during digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Assuming that we eat plenty of vegetable cooking oils due to their increased production and use by food manufacturers, Americans need to consume more ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  ​omega-6 fatty acids 
C)  ​monounsaturated fatty acids 
D)  ​essential fatty acids 
E)  ​trans-fatty acids 
A)  ​omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  ​omega-6 fatty acids 
C)  ​monounsaturated fatty acids 
D)  ​essential fatty acids 
E)  ​trans-fatty acids

Question 6

Excessive consumption of saturated fat or trans fat may result in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​weight loss due to extra digestive involvement 
B)  ​reduced serum cholesterol levels 
C)  ​storage of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid 
D)  ​an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease 
E)  ​muscle atrophy 
A)  ​weight loss due to extra digestive involvement 
B)  ​reduced serum cholesterol levels 
C)  ​storage of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid 
D)  ​an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease 
E)  ​muscle atrophy

Question 7

Discuss ways in which eating a completely vegetable, fruit, and grain-based diet might have negative consequences for your health.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Normal growth and development requires ____ fatty acids, which may also play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​monounsaturated 
B)  ​saturated 
C)  ​omega-3 
D)  ​omega-6 
E)  ​polyunsaturated 
A)  ​monounsaturated 
B)  ​saturated 
C)  ​omega-3 
D)  ​omega-6 
E)  ​polyunsaturated

Question 9

Recommendations for fat intake have changed over the years due to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​poor interpretation of the results of scientific research 
B)  ​increased scientific understanding about types of fat and how they affect health 
C)  ​misinterpretation of recommendations by the media 
D)  ​disagreement between the medical community and government agencies 
E)  ​consensus among the medical community and the FDA 
A)  ​poor interpretation of the results of scientific research 
B)  ​increased scientific understanding about types of fat and how they affect health 
C)  ​misinterpretation of recommendations by the media 
D)  ​disagreement between the medical community and government agencies 
E)  ​consensus among the medical community and the FDA

Question 10

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 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 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 11

When exposed to oxygen, fats can become ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​saturated 
B)  ​hydrogenated 
C)  ​rancid 
D)  ​trans fats 
E)  ​solid 
A)  ​saturated 
B)  ​hydrogenated 
C)  ​rancid 
D)  ​trans fats 
E)  ​solid

Question 12

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 13

Which of the listed fats is mostly monounsaturated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​canola oil 
B)  ​corn oil 
C)  ​soybean oil 
D)  ​margarine 
E)  ​olestra 
A)  ​canola oil 
B)  ​corn oil 
C)  ​soybean oil 
D)  ​margarine 
E)  ​olestra

Question 14

Adipose cells store nothing but glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​make them softer 
B)  ​give foods a longer shelf life 
C)  ​make them healthier 
D)  ​reduce the kcalories in a food 
E)  ​increase the kcalories in a food 
A)  ​make them softer 
B)  ​give foods a longer shelf life 
C)  ​make them healthier 
D)  ​reduce the kcalories in a food 
E)  ​increase the kcalories in a food

Question 16

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

a saturated fatty acid is one that is ca

Question 17

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 18

The term "saturated fatty acid" means that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​its carbon chains contain fewer than ten carbons 
B)  ​the fat lacks glycerol 
C)  ​each carbon is filled to capacity with hydrogen atoms 
D)  ​the fat is solid at room temperature 
E)  ​the fat comes from animal sources 
A)  ​its carbon chains contain fewer than ten carbons 
B)  ​the fat lacks glycerol 
C)  ​each carbon is filled to capacity with hydrogen atoms 
D)  ​the fat is solid at room temperature 
E)  ​the fat comes from animal sources

Question 19

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 20

Removing fat from foods does not remove energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Lipids

Polyunsaturated fats ____.

Which is a function of fat?

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to ____.

Olestra is fully absorbed by the body during digestion.

Assuming that we eat plenty of vegetable cooking oils due to their increased production and use by food manufacturers, Americans need to consume more ____.

Excessive consumption of saturated fat or trans fat may result in ____.

Discuss ways in which eating a completely vegetable, fruit, and grain-based diet might have negative consequences for your health.

Normal growth and development requires ____ fatty acids, which may also play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.

Recommendations for fat intake have changed over the years due to ____.

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

When exposed to oxygen, fats can become ____.

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

Which of the listed fats is mostly monounsaturated?

Adipose cells store nothing but glucose.

Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to ____.

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

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

The term "saturated fatty acid" means that ____.

Five grams of fat provide ____ kcalories.

Removing fat from foods does not remove energy.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

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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