Question 1

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lipoprotein 
B) fatty acid 
C) sterol 
D) phospholipid 
A) lipoprotein 
B) fatty acid 
C) sterol 
D) phospholipid

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells. 
B) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. 
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. 
D) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup. 
A) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells. 
B) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. 
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. 
D) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.

Question 3

Paul just had a cholecystectomy.  Which of the following dietary modifications should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce his lipid intake 
B) Increase his salt consumption 
C) Maintain a high-fat diet 
D) Increase his carbohydrate intake 
A) Reduce his lipid intake 
B) Increase his salt consumption 
C) Maintain a high-fat diet 
D) Increase his carbohydrate intake

Question 4

________ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) Stearic 
B) Eicosapentaenoic 
C) Linoleic 
D) Lauric 
A) Stearic 
B) Eicosapentaenoic 
C) Linoleic 
D) Lauric

Question 5

April wants to add ________ to her salad,because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

Accepted Answer

A) walnuts 
B) coconut oil 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) bread cubes 
A) walnuts 
B) coconut oil 
C) cheddar cheese 
D) bread cubes

Question 6

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) European ancestry 
B) high blood levels of LDL cholesterol 
C) physically active lifestyle 
D) low blood pressure 
A) European ancestry 
B) high blood levels of LDL cholesterol 
C) physically active lifestyle 
D) low blood pressure

Question 7

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) become more physically active 
B) consume more saturated fat 
C) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily 
D) gain some body fat 
A) become more physically active 
B) consume more saturated fat 
C) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily 
D) gain some body fat

Question 8

In the body,certain lipids ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) stimulate the production of enzymes 
C) provide energy 
D) are used to make minerals 
A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber 
B) stimulate the production of enzymes 
C) provide energy 
D) are used to make minerals

Question 9

According to the AMDR recommendations,alpha-linolenic acid should provide ________ of a person's total daily energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) 0)6-1.2% 
B) 5-10% 
C) less than 10% 
D) at least 20% 
A) 0)6-1.2% 
B) 5-10% 
C) less than 10% 
D) at least 20%

Question 10

Plant sterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and,as a result,plant sterols and stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lipids include phospholipids,sterols,and amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 250 
C) 300 
D) 450 
A) 100 
B) 250 
C) 300 
D) 450

Question 13

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary. Albert should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids 
B) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood 
C) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart 
D) have a chest x-ray 
A) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids 
B) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood 
C) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart 
D) have a chest x-ray

Question 14

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) VLDL 
B) LDL 
C) HDL 
D) Chylomicron 
A) VLDL 
B) LDL 
C) HDL 
D) Chylomicron

Question 15

Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,egg protein,purified water,and potato starch.Within a few weeks,Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Bile salts 
B) Glucose polymers 
C) Essential fatty acids 
D) Cholesterol esters 
A) Bile salts 
B) Glucose polymers 
C) Essential fatty acids 
D) Cholesterol esters

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms. 
B) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule. 
D) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble. 
A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms. 
B) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule. 
D) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.

Question 17

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acid 
B) amino acid 
C) sterol 
D) phospholipid 
A) fatty acid 
B) amino acid 
C) sterol 
D) phospholipid

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-free baked goods tend to be more moist than regular-fat baked goods. 
B) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. 
C) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal. 
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." 
A) Fat-free baked goods tend to be more moist than regular-fat baked goods. 
B) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. 
C) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal. 
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel."

Question 19

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) Insoluble fiber 
D) Insulin 
A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) Insoluble fiber 
D) Insulin

Question 20

Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids,a trans fatty acid ________.

Accepted Answer

A) has at least one double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the hydrocarbon chain at the position of the double bond 
B) contains no double bonds 
C) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight 
D) is comprised of glucose molecules 
A) has at least one double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the hydrocarbon chain at the position of the double bond 
B) contains no double bonds 
C) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight 
D) is comprised of glucose molecules

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Paul just had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary modifications should he consider?

________ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

April wants to add ________ to her salad,because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

In the body,certain lipids ________.

According to the AMDR recommendations,alpha-linolenic acid should provide ________ of a person's total daily energy intake.

Plant sterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and,as a result,plant sterols and stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption.

Lipids include phospholipids,sterols,and amino acids.

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary. Albert should ________.

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following statements is true?

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids,a trans fatty acid ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

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Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

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Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

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Exam 6: Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Paul just had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary modifications should he consider?

________ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

April wants to add ________ to her salad,because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Based on this information,Bill should ________.

In the body,certain lipids ________.

According to the AMDR recommendations,alpha-linolenic acid should provide ________ of a person's total daily energy intake.

Plant sterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and,as a result,plant sterols and stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption.

Lipids include phospholipids,sterols,and amino acids.

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020),he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary. Albert should ________.

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following statements is true?

A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n)________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids,a trans fatty acid ________.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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