Question 1

Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body

Accepted Answer

A) into EPA,DHA,and eicosanoids. 
B) to be stored as cholesterol. 
C) into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D) into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E) into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder. 
A) into EPA,DHA,and eicosanoids. 
B) to be stored as cholesterol. 
C) into arachidonic acid and eicosanoids. 
D) into long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
E) into bile acids to be stored in the gallbladder. A

Question 2

What is the minimum amount of fat in grams needed in a 2,000-calorie diet to meet the AMDR recommendations for fat intake?

Accepted Answer

The AMDR recommends that lipids make up 20% to 35% of an individual's total daily caloric consumption.
2,000 x 0.20 =400 calories
400 divide by 9 calories/g = 44 g

Question 3

Omega-3 fatty acid indicates this fatty acid

Accepted Answer

A) has 3 double bonds. 
B) has a chain length of 3 carbons. 
C) has the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl group. 
D) has the first double bond at the third carbon from the carboxyl group. 
E) has a total of 3 methyl groups. 
A) has 3 double bonds. 
B) has a chain length of 3 carbons. 
C) has the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl group. 
D) has the first double bond at the third carbon from the carboxyl group. 
E) has a total of 3 methyl groups. C

Question 4

Which oil provides the most EPA?

Accepted Answer

A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil 
A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil

Question 5

When fully hydrogenated,a product should have

Accepted Answer

A) 0 trans fatty acids. 
B) 0 saturated fatty acids. 
C) < 0.5 g per serving trans fatty acids. 
D) < 0.5 g per serving saturated fatty acids. 
E) 50:50 ratio of trans fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. 
A) 0 trans fatty acids. 
B) 0 saturated fatty acids. 
C) < 0.5 g per serving trans fatty acids. 
D) < 0.5 g per serving saturated fatty acids. 
E) 50:50 ratio of trans fatty acids to saturated fatty acids.

Question 6

Which food contains the highest amount of lipid per gram?

Accepted Answer

A) fatty fish 
B) red meat 
C) nuts and seeds 
D) vegetable oil 
E) peanut butter 
A) fatty fish 
B) red meat 
C) nuts and seeds 
D) vegetable oil 
E) peanut butter

Question 7

Which correctly lists the lipoproteins from the least to most dense?

Accepted Answer

A) HDL,LDL,VLDL,chylomicron 
B) chylomicron,VLDL,LDL,HDL 
C) VLDL,LDL,chylomicron,HDL 
D) VLDL,LDL,HDL,chylomicron 
E) HDL,chylomicron,VLDL,LDL 
A) HDL,LDL,VLDL,chylomicron 
B) chylomicron,VLDL,LDL,HDL 
C) VLDL,LDL,chylomicron,HDL 
D) VLDL,LDL,HDL,chylomicron 
E) HDL,chylomicron,VLDL,LDL

Question 8

Which is a precursor of bile acids?

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipids in the gallbladder 
D) pancreatic lipase 
E) lecithin 
A) triglycerides 
B) cholesterol 
C) phospholipids in the gallbladder 
D) pancreatic lipase 
E) lecithin

Question 9

Which oil provides the most saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil 
A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil

Question 10

Which statement about Americans consumption of fat is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fat intake has decreased 
B) meat and dairy intake has decreased 
C) total amount of fat has decreased 
D) intake of high-fat snack foods and baked goods has decreased 
E) percentage of calories from fat has decreased 
A) saturated fat intake has decreased 
B) meat and dairy intake has decreased 
C) total amount of fat has decreased 
D) intake of high-fat snack foods and baked goods has decreased 
E) percentage of calories from fat has decreased

Question 11

What are the potential negative health consequences of eating too little fat in the diet? Eating too much fat?

Accepted Answer

Eating too little fat:

Fat is an essent

Question 12

Suggest how you can lower the fat content of (or choose an alternative for): (1)whole fat milk;(2)baked potato with butter and sour cream topping;(3)pork chop.

Accepted Answer

Answers can vary: (1

Question 13

Which does not play a role transporting lipids in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) micelle 
B) fat globule 
C) chylomicron 
D) LDL 
E) VLDL 
A) micelle 
B) fat globule 
C) chylomicron 
D) LDL 
E) VLDL

Question 14

Describe the functions of phospholipids in the body and explain how their unique chemical structure contributes to these functions.

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids are a crucial component of

Question 15

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)how many calories should come from lipids for a person on a 2,000 kcal a day diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 100-200 kcal 
B) 200-400 kcal 
C) 400-600 kcal 
D) 400-700 kcal 
E) 600-800 kcal 
A) 100-200 kcal 
B) 200-400 kcal 
C) 400-600 kcal 
D) 400-700 kcal 
E) 600-800 kcal

Question 16

Which oil provides the most alpha-linolenic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil 
A) fish oil 
B) corn oil 
C) olive oil 
D) flaxseed oil 
E) coconut oil

Question 17

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of the hydrogenation of oils.

Accepted Answer

The hydrogenation of oils has both advan

Question 18

Which is NOT a function of eicosanoids?

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation 
B) lipid digestion 
C) blood pressure 
D) pain 
E) blood clotting 
A) inflammation 
B) lipid digestion 
C) blood pressure 
D) pain 
E) blood clotting

Question 19

Which is the most consumed polyunsaturated fatty acid in the American diet?

Accepted Answer

A) linoleic acid 
B) alpha-linolenic acid 
C) DHA 
D) arachidonic acid 
E) trans fatty acids 
A) linoleic acid 
B) alpha-linolenic acid 
C) DHA 
D) arachidonic acid 
E) trans fatty acids

Question 20

The public is confused or lacks awareness that not all fats are bad.To clarify,name some food sources of healthy fats and explain why increasing their intake can be beneficial.Name some food sources of unhealthy fats and explain why increasing their intake can be detrimental to health.

Accepted Answer

Healthy fats can be found in food source

Exam 6: Lipids

Alpha-linolenic acid can be metabolized in the body

What is the minimum amount of fat in grams needed in a 2,000-calorie diet to meet the AMDR recommendations for fat intake?

Omega-3 fatty acid indicates this fatty acid

Which oil provides the most EPA?

When fully hydrogenated,a product should have

Which food contains the highest amount of lipid per gram?

Which correctly lists the lipoproteins from the least to most dense?

Which is a precursor of bile acids?

Which oil provides the most saturated fatty acids?

Which statement about Americans consumption of fat is NOT true?

What are the potential negative health consequences of eating too little fat in the diet? Eating too much fat?

Suggest how you can lower the fat content of (or choose an alternative for): (1)whole fat milk;(2)baked potato with butter and sour cream topping;(3)pork chop.

Which does not play a role transporting lipids in the body?

Describe the functions of phospholipids in the body and explain how their unique chemical structure contributes to these functions.

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)how many calories should come from lipids for a person on a 2,000 kcal a day diet?

Which oil provides the most alpha-linolenic acid?

Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of the hydrogenation of oils.

Which is NOT a function of eicosanoids?

Which is the most consumed polyunsaturated fatty acid in the American diet?

The public is confused or lacks awareness that not all fats are bad.To clarify,name some food sources of healthy fats and explain why increasing their intake can be beneficial.Name some food sources of unhealthy fats and explain why increasing their intake can be detrimental to health.

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