Question 1

A change brought about as the result of hydrogenation is

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A)  liquid fats become solids. 
B)  fats become less saturated. 
C)  monoglycerides become diglycerides. 
D)  vitamins are destroyed. 
A)  liquid fats become solids. 
B)  fats become less saturated. 
C)  monoglycerides become diglycerides. 
D)  vitamins are destroyed. A

Question 2

The number of kilocalories from fat in a meal that contains 35 g fat is

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A)  35. 
B)  140. 
C)  315. 
D)  350. 
A)  35. 
B)  140. 
C)  315. 
D)  350. C

Question 3

After a dietary assessment is completed,it reveals that a client consumes 50% of daily calories from fat.This amount of fat places the client at risk for

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A)  obesity, arthritis, and elevated blood pressure. 
B)  obesity, elevated blood fats, and diabetes. 
C)  elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies. 
D)  diabetes, dementia, and stroke. 
A)  obesity, arthritis, and elevated blood pressure. 
B)  obesity, elevated blood fats, and diabetes. 
C)  elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies. 
D)  diabetes, dementia, and stroke. B

Question 4

The substances that serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream are

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A)  micelles. 
B)  glycolipids. 
C)  chylomicrons. 
D)  bile salts. 
A)  micelles. 
B)  glycolipids. 
C)  chylomicrons. 
D)  bile salts.

Question 5

In a diet that contains 50 g fat and a total of 1500 kcal,the proportion of total kilocalories from fat is

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A)  3%. 
B)  13%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  33%. 
A)  3%. 
B)  13%. 
C)  30%. 
D)  33%.

Question 6

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine is

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

Question 7

An example of a food that contains hidden fats is

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A)  salad dressing. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  skinless chicken. 
A)  salad dressing. 
B)  skim milk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  skinless chicken.

Question 8

A food relatively high in saturated fat is

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A)  corn oil. 
B)  peanut oil. 
C)  avocado oil. 
D)  margarine. 
A)  corn oil. 
B)  peanut oil. 
C)  avocado oil. 
D)  margarine.

Question 9

An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is

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A)  liver. 
B)  sausage. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  coconut. 
A)  liver. 
B)  sausage. 
C)  cheese. 
D)  coconut.

Question 10

An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated fatty acids is

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A)  beef steak. 
B)  olive oil. 
C)  green tomatoes. 
D)  whole-grain bread. 
A)  beef steak. 
B)  olive oil. 
C)  green tomatoes. 
D)  whole-grain bread.

Question 11

Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the

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A)  intestine. 
B)  liver. 
C)  adipose tissue. 
D)  skin. 
A)  intestine. 
B)  liver. 
C)  adipose tissue. 
D)  skin.

Question 12

After eating a dinner of fried chicken,gravy,and mashed potatoes,chemical digestion of the fat component primarily takes place in the

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A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 13

A type of fat that may be associated with a high risk of atherosclerosis if consumed on a regular basis is

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A)  olive oil. 
B)  safflower oil. 
C)  margarine. 
D)  lard. 
A)  olive oil. 
B)  safflower oil. 
C)  margarine. 
D)  lard.

Question 14

Factors that increase the risk of heart disease include

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A)  family history of cancer. 
B)  increased stress and obesity. 
C)  anemia and low thyroid levels. 
D)  gallbladder disease. 
A)  family history of cancer. 
B)  increased stress and obesity. 
C)  anemia and low thyroid levels. 
D)  gallbladder disease.

Question 15

The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called

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A)  hydrolysis. 
B)  hydrogenation. 
C)  emulsification. 
D)  hydration. 
A)  hydrolysis. 
B)  hydrogenation. 
C)  emulsification. 
D)  hydration.

Question 16

The functions of fat in the body include

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A)  enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. 
B)  formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. 
C)  flavoring low fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. 
D)  insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. 
A)  enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. 
B)  formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. 
C)  flavoring low fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. 
D)  insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure.

Question 17

The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800 calorie diet would be

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A)  180-270 calories. 
B)  360-630 calories. 
C)  540-630 calories. 
D)  540-720 calories. 
A)  180-270 calories. 
B)  360-630 calories. 
C)  540-630 calories. 
D)  540-720 calories.

Question 18

The best food choice to provide linolenic acid is

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A)  strawberries. 
B)  canola oil. 
C)  raisin toast. 
D)  lard. 
A)  strawberries. 
B)  canola oil. 
C)  raisin toast. 
D)  lard.

Question 19

A good source of monounsaturated fat is

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A)  fish. 
B)  margarine. 
C)  avocado. 
D)  tofu. 
A)  fish. 
B)  margarine. 
C)  avocado. 
D)  tofu.

Question 20

A patient is concerned with her weight.Her energy intake is calculated to be 1600 calories.Intake records reveal that her fat intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day.The appropriate intervention would be to

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A)  assess for essential fatty acid deficiency. 
B)  continue to monitor for changes. 
C)  continue current meal plan. 
D)  draw lab work immediately. 
A)  assess for essential fatty acid deficiency. 
B)  continue to monitor for changes. 
C)  continue current meal plan. 
D)  draw lab work immediately.

Exam 3: Fats

A change brought about as the result of hydrogenation is

The number of kilocalories from fat in a meal that contains 35 g fat is

After a dietary assessment is completed,it reveals that a client consumes 50% of daily calories from fat.This amount of fat places the client at risk for

The substances that serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream are

In a diet that contains 50 g fat and a total of 1500 kcal,the proportion of total kilocalories from fat is

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine is

An example of a food that contains hidden fats is

A food relatively high in saturated fat is

An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is

An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated fatty acids is

Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the

After eating a dinner of fried chicken,gravy,and mashed potatoes,chemical digestion of the fat component primarily takes place in the

A type of fat that may be associated with a high risk of atherosclerosis if consumed on a regular basis is

Factors that increase the risk of heart disease include

The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called

The functions of fat in the body include

The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800 calorie diet would be

The best food choice to provide linolenic acid is

A good source of monounsaturated fat is

A patient is concerned with her weight.Her energy intake is calculated to be 1600 calories.Intake records reveal that her fat intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day.The appropriate intervention would be to

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