Question 1

All lipids are liquid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The lipoprotein with the most protein is

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicron. 
B)  high-density lipoprotein. 
C)  low-density lipoprotein. 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein. 
A)  chylomicron. 
B)  high-density lipoprotein. 
C)  low-density lipoprotein. 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein.

Question 3

Diets high in which of the following have been shown to decrease blood levels of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fatty acids 
B)  trans fatty acids 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids 
A)  saturated fatty acids 
B)  trans fatty acids 
C)  omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids

Question 4

The gallbladder aids in the digestion of fat by

Accepted Answer

A)  secreting lingual lipase. 
B)  secreting gastric lipase. 
C)  releasing bile. 
D)  releasing digestive enzymes. 
A)  secreting lingual lipase. 
B)  secreting gastric lipase. 
C)  releasing bile. 
D)  releasing digestive enzymes.

Question 5

Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  palm and coconut oils 
B)  olive and canola oils 
C)  soy and corn oils 
D)  butter and lard 
A)  palm and coconut oils 
B)  olive and canola oils 
C)  soy and corn oils 
D)  butter and lard

Question 6

According to FDA and USDA regulations, a product labeled "low-fat" contains

Accepted Answer

A)  less than .5 grams of fat. 
B)  3 grams or less of fat. 
C)  25% less fat compared to a standard serving. 
D)  50% less fat compared to a standard serving. 
A)  less than .5 grams of fat. 
B)  3 grams or less of fat. 
C)  25% less fat compared to a standard serving. 
D)  50% less fat compared to a standard serving.

Question 7

Small amounts of trans fats are found naturally in

Accepted Answer

A)  margarine. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  crackers. 
D)  cashews. 
A)  margarine. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  crackers. 
D)  cashews.

Question 8

Why are certain fats essential for good health? List and discuss the various roles of the essential fatty acids in maintaining proper body function.

Accepted Answer

Certain fats are essential for good heal

Question 9

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires food manufacturers to list content information for which of the following on the Nutrition Facts panel of their products?

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipid 
B)  sterol 
C)  essential fatty acid 
D)  trans fatty acid 
A)  phospholipid 
B)  sterol 
C)  essential fatty acid 
D)  trans fatty acid

Question 10

The structures composed of bile and phospholipids that prepare dietary fat for absorption into the intestinal wall are the

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides. 
B)  trans fats. 
C)  micelles. 
D)  sterols. 
A)  triglycerides. 
B)  trans fats. 
C)  micelles. 
D)  sterols.

Question 11

Which of the following describes lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrients that contain nitrogen 
B)  nutrients that are synthesized from amino acids 
C)  nutrients that are insoluble in water 
D)  nutrients that are Calorie free 
A)  nutrients that contain nitrogen 
B)  nutrients that are synthesized from amino acids 
C)  nutrients that are insoluble in water 
D)  nutrients that are Calorie free

Question 12

Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols are the three types of

Accepted Answer

A)  steroids. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  carbohydrates. 
A)  steroids. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  carbohydrates.

Question 13

Juan has a strong family history of heart disease. What lifestyle and dietary factors are important for Juan to adjust to decrease his risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Juan should focus on making lifestyle an

Question 14

Which of the following health problems has been associated with consuming fat blockers?

Accepted Answer

A)  allergies 
B)  gastrointestinal distress 
C)  elevated blood cholesterol levels 
D)  hypertension 
A)  allergies 
B)  gastrointestinal distress 
C)  elevated blood cholesterol levels 
D)  hypertension

Question 15

Largely undigestible, flaxseeds do not provide any essential fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The longer a person exercises, which of the following is used more for energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  glycogen 
C)  glucose 
D)  amino acids 
A)  fat 
B)  glycogen 
C)  glucose 
D)  amino acids

Question 17

One strategy to reduce intake of saturated fat is to replace butter with

Accepted Answer

A)  trans fat free margarine. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  Alli. 
D)  hydrogenated oils. 
A)  trans fat free margarine. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  Alli. 
D)  hydrogenated oils.

Question 18

Invisible fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A fatty acid that contains no double bonds is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated. 
B)  unsaturated. 
C)  essential. 
D)  nonessential. 
A)  saturated. 
B)  unsaturated. 
C)  essential. 
D)  nonessential.

Question 20

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain no double bonds between carbons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All lipids are liquid at room temperature.

The lipoprotein with the most protein is

Diets high in which of the following have been shown to decrease blood levels of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?

The gallbladder aids in the digestion of fat by

Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?

According to FDA and USDA regulations, a product labeled "low-fat" contains

Small amounts of trans fats are found naturally in

Why are certain fats essential for good health? List and discuss the various roles of the essential fatty acids in maintaining proper body function.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires food manufacturers to list content information for which of the following on the Nutrition Facts panel of their products?

The structures composed of bile and phospholipids that prepare dietary fat for absorption into the intestinal wall are the

Which of the following describes lipids?

Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols are the three types of

Juan has a strong family history of heart disease. What lifestyle and dietary factors are important for Juan to adjust to decrease his risk of heart disease?

Which of the following health problems has been associated with consuming fat blockers?

Largely undigestible, flaxseeds do not provide any essential fatty acids.

The longer a person exercises, which of the following is used more for energy?

One strategy to reduce intake of saturated fat is to replace butter with

Invisible fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

A fatty acid that contains no double bonds is termed

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain no double bonds between carbons.

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Exam 4: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

All lipids are liquid at room temperature.

The lipoprotein with the most protein is

Diets high in which of the following have been shown to decrease blood levels of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?

The gallbladder aids in the digestion of fat by

Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?

According to FDA and USDA regulations, a product labeled "low-fat" contains

Small amounts of trans fats are found naturally in

Why are certain fats essential for good health? List and discuss the various roles of the essential fatty acids in maintaining proper body function.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires food manufacturers to list content information for which of the following on the Nutrition Facts panel of their products?

The structures composed of bile and phospholipids that prepare dietary fat for absorption into the intestinal wall are the

Which of the following describes lipids?

Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols are the three types of

Juan has a strong family history of heart disease. What lifestyle and dietary factors are important for Juan to adjust to decrease his risk of heart disease?

Which of the following health problems has been associated with consuming fat blockers?

Largely undigestible, flaxseeds do not provide any essential fatty acids.

The longer a person exercises, which of the following is used more for energy?

One strategy to reduce intake of saturated fat is to replace butter with

Invisible fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

A fatty acid that contains no double bonds is termed

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain no double bonds between carbons.

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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