Question 1

Which of the following types of dietary fat is known to elevate blood cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

LDL-cholesterol levels can be lowered by

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic exercise. 
B)  consuming simple carbohydrates. 
C)  decreasing percentage of Calories from protein. 
D)  increasing dietary cholesterol. 
A)  aerobic exercise. 
B)  consuming simple carbohydrates. 
C)  decreasing percentage of Calories from protein. 
D)  increasing dietary cholesterol.

Question 3

Which of the following statements does NOT describe alpha-linolenic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an omega-3 fatty acid. 
B)  In the body it is transformed into arachidonic acid. 
C)  Major dietary sources include leafy green vegetables and flaxseed oil. 
D)  It has been shown to reduce blood clotting and blood pressure. 
A)  It is an omega-3 fatty acid. 
B)  In the body it is transformed into arachidonic acid. 
C)  Major dietary sources include leafy green vegetables and flaxseed oil. 
D)  It has been shown to reduce blood clotting and blood pressure.

Which of the following types of dietary fat is known to elevate blood cholesterol levels?

LDL-cholesterol levels can be lowered by

Which of the following statements does NOT describe alpha-linolenic acid?

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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Exam 4: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Which of the following types of dietary fat is known to elevate blood cholesterol levels?

LDL-cholesterol levels can be lowered by

Which of the following statements does NOT describe alpha-linolenic acid?

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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