Question 1

Trans fats are worse for our health than saturated fats because trans fats

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A)  become rancid more easily. 
B)  have more kinks in their fatty-acid chains. 
C)  lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels. 
D)  change cell membrane function and impair blood cholesterol removal. 
A)  become rancid more easily. 
B)  have more kinks in their fatty-acid chains. 
C)  lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels. 
D)  change cell membrane function and impair blood cholesterol removal. D

Question 2

Carbohydrate and protein are digested more quickly than fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Most fat in the diet is in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  sterols. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  phospholipids. 
D)  glycerols. 
A)  sterols. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  phospholipids. 
D)  glycerols. B

Question 4

The buildup of cholesterol in the arterial wall that hardens and blocks the arteries is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha-linolenic acid. 
B)  linoleic acid. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  invisible fat. 
A)  alpha-linolenic acid. 
B)  linoleic acid. 
C)  plaque. 
D)  invisible fat.

Question 5

Sterols can be distinguished from other lipids due to their distinctive

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A)  multiple ring structure. 
B)  double bonds. 
C)  two glycerols and one fatty acid. 
D)  20-carbon structure. 
A)  multiple ring structure. 
B)  double bonds. 
C)  two glycerols and one fatty acid. 
D)  20-carbon structure.

Question 6

Sex hormones, corticosteroids, and bile are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  phospholipids 
D)  sterols 
A)  fatty acids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  phospholipids 
D)  sterols

Question 7

Yesterday Margie consumed 1,560 kcal. Her meals included a total of 50 grams of fat. What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  13% 
B)  15% 
C)  29% 
D)  32% 
A)  13% 
B)  15% 
C)  29% 
D)  32%

Question 8

Research has demonstrated a very strong relationship between dietary fat consumption and an increased risk for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All low-fat products are low Calorie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver for removal?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-dense lipoproteins 
B)  very-low-density lipoproteins 
C)  low-density lipoproteins 
D)  high-density lipoproteins 
A)  non-dense lipoproteins 
B)  very-low-density lipoproteins 
C)  low-density lipoproteins 
D)  high-density lipoproteins

Question 11

Brad is a gymnast and generally consumes about 2,000 kcal per day. To help him maintain optimal performance, about how many Calories in his diet should come from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 130 kcal 
B)  about 200 kcal 
C)  at least 400 kcal 
D)  a maximum of 800 kcal 
A)  no more than 130 kcal 
B)  about 200 kcal 
C)  at least 400 kcal 
D)  a maximum of 800 kcal

Question 12

Sue is a 59-year-old nurse trying to eat a more heart-healthy diet. Provide five practical suggestions for Sue and explain your rationale for each.

Accepted Answer

1. Increase fruits and vegetables intake

Question 13

Which of the following are lipids that contain multiple carbon-ring structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  sterols 
D)  polyphenols 
A)  triglycerides 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  sterols 
D)  polyphenols

Question 14

Hydrogenation increases a fat's susceptibility to rancidity and shortens its shelf life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The recommended intake of saturated fat should be no more than what percentage of total energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  6% 
D)  15% 
A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  6% 
D)  15%

Question 16

Which type of lipoprotein transports dietary fat through the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  enterocytes 
B)  lipases 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  biles 
A)  enterocytes 
B)  lipases 
C)  chylomicrons 
D)  biles

Question 17

Fat provides 9 kcal per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

High blood levels of HDLs are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transport vehicles for most lipids in the blood are called

Accepted Answer

A)  lipoproteins. 
B)  peptides. 
C)  monoglycerides. 
D)  glycerols. 
A)  lipoproteins. 
B)  peptides. 
C)  monoglycerides. 
D)  glycerols.

Question 20

Which of the following foods are high in saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  corn and soybean oils 
B)  salmon and trout 
C)  butter and lard 
D)  cashew nuts 
A)  corn and soybean oils 
B)  salmon and trout 
C)  butter and lard 
D)  cashew nuts

Trans fats are worse for our health than saturated fats because trans fats

Carbohydrate and protein are digested more quickly than fat.

Most fat in the diet is in the form of

The buildup of cholesterol in the arterial wall that hardens and blocks the arteries is known as

Sterols can be distinguished from other lipids due to their distinctive

Sex hormones, corticosteroids, and bile are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Yesterday Margie consumed 1,560 kcal. Her meals included a total of 50 grams of fat. What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat?

Research has demonstrated a very strong relationship between dietary fat consumption and an increased risk for breast cancer.

All low-fat products are low Calorie.

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver for removal?

Brad is a gymnast and generally consumes about 2,000 kcal per day. To help him maintain optimal performance, about how many Calories in his diet should come from fat?

Sue is a 59-year-old nurse trying to eat a more heart-healthy diet. Provide five practical suggestions for Sue and explain your rationale for each.

Which of the following are lipids that contain multiple carbon-ring structures?

Hydrogenation increases a fat's susceptibility to rancidity and shortens its shelf life.

The recommended intake of saturated fat should be no more than what percentage of total energy?

Which type of lipoprotein transports dietary fat through the blood?

Fat provides 9 kcal per gram.

High blood levels of HDLs are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.

Transport vehicles for most lipids in the blood are called

Which of the following foods are high in saturated fatty acids?

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Trans fats are worse for our health than saturated fats because trans fats

Carbohydrate and protein are digested more quickly than fat.

Most fat in the diet is in the form of

The buildup of cholesterol in the arterial wall that hardens and blocks the arteries is known as

Sterols can be distinguished from other lipids due to their distinctive

Sex hormones, corticosteroids, and bile are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Yesterday Margie consumed 1,560 kcal. Her meals included a total of 50 grams of fat. What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat?

Research has demonstrated a very strong relationship between dietary fat consumption and an increased risk for breast cancer.

All low-fat products are low Calorie.

Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver for removal?

Brad is a gymnast and generally consumes about 2,000 kcal per day. To help him maintain optimal performance, about how many Calories in his diet should come from fat?

Sue is a 59-year-old nurse trying to eat a more heart-healthy diet. Provide five practical suggestions for Sue and explain your rationale for each.

Which of the following are lipids that contain multiple carbon-ring structures?

Hydrogenation increases a fat's susceptibility to rancidity and shortens its shelf life.

The recommended intake of saturated fat should be no more than what percentage of total energy?

Which type of lipoprotein transports dietary fat through the blood?

Fat provides 9 kcal per gram.

High blood levels of HDLs are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.

Transport vehicles for most lipids in the blood are called

Which of the following foods are high in saturated fatty acids?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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