Question 1

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile is:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastric lipase. 
B)  cholecystokinin. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  enterokinin. 
A)  gastric lipase. 
B)  cholecystokinin. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  enterokinin. B

Question 2

Many infant formulas now contain added arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids because:

Accepted Answer

A)  infants who drink formula rather than breast milk need more of these fatty acids. 
B)  these fatty acids are destroyed during processing of infant formula. 
C)  infants may not be able to produce enough of these for optimum development. 
D)  these fatty acids help preserve other nutrients in the infant formula. 
A)  infants who drink formula rather than breast milk need more of these fatty acids. 
B)  these fatty acids are destroyed during processing of infant formula. 
C)  infants may not be able to produce enough of these for optimum development. 
D)  these fatty acids help preserve other nutrients in the infant formula. C

Question 3

An oil high in saturated fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A)  corn oil. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  fish oil. 
D)  olive oil. 
A)  corn oil. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  fish oil. 
D)  olive oil. B

Question 4

A triglyceride is composed of glycerol and:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  cholesterol. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  cholesterol.

Question 5

Plasma lipoproteins contain varying amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  lecithin. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  ascorbic acid. 
B)  triglycerides. 
C)  lecithin. 
D)  glucose.

Question 6

An important function of bile is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  separate fatty acids from glycerol. 
B)  activate the intestinal lipases. 
C)  break the fat into globules. 
D)  neutralize gastric lipase. 
A)  separate fatty acids from glycerol. 
B)  activate the intestinal lipases. 
C)  break the fat into globules. 
D)  neutralize gastric lipase.

Question 7

Pancreatic lipase digests triglycerides by:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the surface tension. 
B)  removing the glycerol. 
C)  breaking off one fatty acid at a time. 
D)  removing the cholesterol. 
A)  reducing the surface tension. 
B)  removing the glycerol. 
C)  breaking off one fatty acid at a time. 
D)  removing the cholesterol.

Question 8

One reason fat is important in the diet is because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  supplies a constant source of vitamins. 
B)  speeds up the digestive process. 
C)  provides satiety. 
D)  stimulates the release of important digestive enzymes. 
A)  supplies a constant source of vitamins. 
B)  speeds up the digestive process. 
C)  provides satiety. 
D)  stimulates the release of important digestive enzymes.

Question 9

The best food sources of essential fatty acids are:

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetable oils. 
B)  tropical oils. 
C)  hydrogenated oils. 
D)  nuts. 
A)  vegetable oils. 
B)  tropical oils. 
C)  hydrogenated oils. 
D)  nuts.

Question 10

Digestion of fats is completed in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  duodenum. 
B)  intestinal wall. 
C)  liver. 
D)  enterohepatic circulation. 
A)  duodenum. 
B)  intestinal wall. 
C)  liver. 
D)  enterohepatic circulation.

Question 11

An example of a sandwich high in saturated fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tuna salad. 
B)  grilled cheese. 
C)  turkey and sprouts. 
D)  peanut butter and jelly. 
A)  tuna salad. 
B)  grilled cheese. 
C)  turkey and sprouts. 
D)  peanut butter and jelly.

Question 12

An important function of cholesterol is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  form bile salts. 
B)  break down cell membranes. 
C)  metabolize carbohydrates. 
D)  produce vitamin A. 
A)  form bile salts. 
B)  break down cell membranes. 
C)  metabolize carbohydrates. 
D)  produce vitamin A.

Question 13

The effect of trans fatty acids on blood cholesterol is similar to that of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cis fatty acids. 
B)  saturated fatty acids. 
C)  monounsaturated fatty acids. 
D)  polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
A)  cis fatty acids. 
B)  saturated fatty acids. 
C)  monounsaturated fatty acids. 
D)  polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Question 14

"Hidden" fats are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  rice. 
B)  muffins. 
C)  bacon. 
D)  baked potatoes. 
A)  rice. 
B)  muffins. 
C)  bacon. 
D)  baked potatoes.

Question 15

The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  trans. 
B)  polyunsaturated. 
C)  cis. 
D)  saturated. 
A)  trans. 
B)  polyunsaturated. 
C)  cis. 
D)  saturated.

Question 16

Prostaglandins have a local action similar to that of:

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  lipoproteins. 
A)  enzymes. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  lipoproteins.

Question 17

Excess intake of dietary fat is:

Accepted Answer

A)  converted into glucose. 
B)  converted into cholesterol. 
C)  stored in blood vessels. 
D)  stored in adipose tissue. 
A)  converted into glucose. 
B)  converted into cholesterol. 
C)  stored in blood vessels. 
D)  stored in adipose tissue.

Question 18

A saturated fat that contains no cholesterol is:

Accepted Answer

A)  butter. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  fish. 
A)  butter. 
B)  coconut oil. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  fish.

Question 19

If a client consumed 50 g of fat as part of a total 1500-kcal intake, the percentage of total kcalories from fat would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  13%. 
B)  20%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  42%. 
A)  13%. 
B)  20%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  42%.

Question 20

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat recommends that the percentage of total kcalories from fat should fall between:

Accepted Answer

A)  10% and 20%. 
B)  20% and 25% 
C)  20% and 35%. 
D)  30% and 45%. 
A)  10% and 20%. 
B)  20% and 25% 
C)  20% and 35%. 
D)  30% and 45%.

Exam 4: Lipids

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile is:

Many infant formulas now contain added arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids because:

An oil high in saturated fatty acids is:

A triglyceride is composed of glycerol and:

Plasma lipoproteins contain varying amounts of:

An important function of bile is to:

Pancreatic lipase digests triglycerides by:

One reason fat is important in the diet is because it:

The best food sources of essential fatty acids are:

Digestion of fats is completed in the:

An example of a sandwich high in saturated fatty acids is:

An important function of cholesterol is to:

The effect of trans fatty acids on blood cholesterol is similar to that of:

"Hidden" fats are found in:

The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally:

Prostaglandins have a local action similar to that of:

Excess intake of dietary fat is:

A saturated fat that contains no cholesterol is:

If a client consumed 50 g of fat as part of a total 1500-kcal intake, the percentage of total kcalories from fat would be:

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat recommends that the percentage of total kcalories from fat should fall between:

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