Question 1

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil, peanuts and almonds 
B) beef franks, bologna, and ham 
C) Carrots, beets and peppers 
D) bacon, eggs, and butter 
A) olive oil, peanuts and almonds 
B) beef franks, bologna, and ham 
C) Carrots, beets and peppers 
D) bacon, eggs, and butter A

Question 2

Fat digestion begins in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) intestines 
B) stomach 
C) mouth 
D) liver 
A) intestines 
B) stomach 
C) mouth 
D) liver C

Question 3

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) total cholesterol 
D) triglycerides 
A) LDL 
B) HDL 
C) total cholesterol 
D) triglycerides B

Question 4

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) glucose metabolism. 
B) omega-3 fatty acid metabolism. 
C) omega-6 fatty acid metabolism. 
D) cholesterol metabolism. 
A) glucose metabolism. 
B) omega-3 fatty acid metabolism. 
C) omega-6 fatty acid metabolism. 
D) cholesterol metabolism.

Question 5

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) transport of fats in the blood and lymphatic system 
B) synthesis of triglycerides 
C) synthesis of adipose tissue 
D) None of these choices are correct 
A) transport of fats in the blood and lymphatic system 
B) synthesis of triglycerides 
C) synthesis of adipose tissue 
D) None of these choices are correct

Question 6

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 76 grams 
B) 67 grams 
C) 80 grams 
D) 93 grams 2000 kcal x 0.30 = 600 kcal from fat
600 kcal / 9 kcal/g = 67 g fat 
A) 76 grams 
B) 67 grams 
C) 80 grams 
D) 93 grams 2000 kcal x 0.30 = 600 kcal from fat
600 kcal / 9 kcal/g = 67 g fat

Question 7

What is atherosclerosis and what key lipid factors contribute to this disease?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which

Question 8

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) build and repair tissue 
B) cushion and protect vital organs 
C) insulate the body 
D) transport fat-soluble vitamins 
A) build and repair tissue 
B) cushion and protect vital organs 
C) insulate the body 
D) transport fat-soluble vitamins

Question 9

All the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) walnuts 
B) salmon 
C) avocados 
D) flax seed oil 
A) walnuts 
B) salmon 
C) avocados 
D) flax seed oil

Question 10

A stroke ________.

Accepted Answer

A) blocks blood flow in the brain 
B) reduces blood flow in the heart 
C) reduces blood flow to the gut 
D) is not associated with fats or lipids 
A) blocks blood flow in the brain 
B) reduces blood flow in the heart 
C) reduces blood flow to the gut 
D) is not associated with fats or lipids

Question 11

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicron 
B) low density lipoprotein (LDL) 
C) high density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) chylomicron remnant 
A) chylomicron 
B) low density lipoprotein (LDL) 
C) high density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) chylomicron remnant

Question 12

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) peanut oil 
B) canola oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) olive oil 
A) peanut oil 
B) canola oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) olive oil

Question 13

Lipids with high polyunsaturatd fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) solid 
B) liquid 
C) warm 
D) gaseous 
A) solid 
B) liquid 
C) warm 
D) gaseous

Question 14

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are unnatural and only form during fat processing 
B) cause excessive blood clotting 
C) elevate LDL levels, while decreasing HDL 
D) cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women 
A) are unnatural and only form during fat processing 
B) cause excessive blood clotting 
C) elevate LDL levels, while decreasing HDL 
D) cause sudden cardiac arrest in post-menopausal women

Question 15

Plants contain cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In what form is most body fat stored?

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) phospholipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) phospholipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 17

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) canola oil 
B) safflower oil 
C) butter 
D) olive oil 
A) canola oil 
B) safflower oil 
C) butter 
D) olive oil

Question 18

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha-linolenic 
B) linoleic 
C) omega-6 fatty acids 
D) omega-9 fatty acids 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) alpha-linolenic 
B) linoleic 
C) omega-6 fatty acids 
D) omega-9 fatty acids 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increase cholesterol deposited in arteries 
B) decrease cholesterol levels in the veins 
C) be of no concern to heart disease 
D) increase HDL levels in the blood 
A) increase cholesterol deposited in arteries 
B) decrease cholesterol levels in the veins 
C) be of no concern to heart disease 
D) increase HDL levels in the blood

Question 20

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They raise HDL and LDL cholesterol 
B) They lower LDL cholesterol 
C) They raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterol 
D) They raise blood glucose 
A) They raise HDL and LDL cholesterol 
B) They lower LDL cholesterol 
C) They raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterol 
D) They raise blood glucose

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Fat digestion begins in the ________.

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is associated with

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

What is atherosclerosis and what key lipid factors contribute to this disease?

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

All the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

A stroke ________.

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

Lipids with high polyunsaturatd fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Plants contain cholesterol.

In what form is most body fat stored?

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

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Exam 6: Lipids

Which of the following groups of foods would contribute a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids to the diet?

Fat digestion begins in the ________.

High levels of ______ in the blood are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is associated with

Lipoproteins are important for ________.

Mike has been told to reduce his fat intake to less than 30% of his total calories.It has been recommended to him that he consume an average of 2000 calories per day.How many grams of fat should he consume per day?

What is atherosclerosis and what key lipid factors contribute to this disease?

The functions of fat include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

All the following are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids EXCEPT ________.

A stroke ________.

Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to tissues?

Recommendations suggest that we consume approximately 20% of our fat as monounsaturated fats.All of the following would be appropriate to use to achieve this goal EXCEPT ________.

Lipids with high polyunsaturatd fatty acid content are ____________ at room temperature.

Trans fatty acids are now considered more atherogenic than saturated fatty acids because they ________.

Plants contain cholesterol.

In what form is most body fat stored?

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which essential fatty acid is responsible for lowering the risk of coronary heart disease?

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to ________.

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids?

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Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

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Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Nutrition During the Adult Years

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