Question 1

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) proteins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) None of these choices are correct 
A) triglycerides 
B) proteins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) None of these choices are correct

Question 2

Compare and contrast the typical American diet to the Mediterranean diet.

Accepted Answer

The typical American diet is characteriz

Question 3

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol plaques build up in artery walls 
B) HDL invades artery walls 
C) the dietary intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg per day 
D) LDL fails to remove cholesterol from artery walls 
A) cholesterol plaques build up in artery walls 
B) HDL invades artery walls 
C) the dietary intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg per day 
D) LDL fails to remove cholesterol from artery walls

Question 4

Which of the following correctly characterizes lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not dissolve in water. 
B) They contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. 
C) They dissolve in water. 
D) They are all classified as sterols. 
A) They do not dissolve in water. 
B) They contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. 
C) They dissolve in water. 
D) They are all classified as sterols.

Question 5

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest proportion of protein?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How do the plant stanols found in some margarines lower cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Plant stanols, also known as phytosterol

Question 7

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is low in saturated fats 
B) is reduced in dietary cholesterol 
C) provides adequate amounts of soluble fiber 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) is low in saturated fats 
B) is reduced in dietary cholesterol 
C) provides adequate amounts of soluble fiber 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 8

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________, in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

Accepted Answer

A) saturation 
B) isomerization 
C) esterification 
D) hydrogenation 
A) saturation 
B) isomerization 
C) esterification 
D) hydrogenation

Question 9

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) B-48 
B) B-100 
C) CII 
D) A 
A) B-48 
B) B-100 
C) CII 
D) A

Question 10

Phospholipids consist of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) two fatty acids 
B) cholesterol 
C) glycerol and phosphate 
D) A and B 
E) A and C 
A) two fatty acids 
B) cholesterol 
C) glycerol and phosphate 
D) A and B 
E) A and C

Question 11

What is the role of bile acids in the digestion of lipids?

Accepted Answer

Bile acids play a crucial role in the di

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Total blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl 
B) LDL level lower than 100 mg/dl 
C) Vigorous physical activity 
D) HDL level greater than 60 mg/dl 
A) Total blood cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl 
B) LDL level lower than 100 mg/dl 
C) Vigorous physical activity 
D) HDL level greater than 60 mg/dl

Question 13

The main difference between fats and oils is that fats are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) liquid at room temperature 
B) solid at room temperature 
C) structures containing only saturated fatty acids 
D) structures with equal proportions of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids 
A) liquid at room temperature 
B) solid at room temperature 
C) structures containing only saturated fatty acids 
D) structures with equal proportions of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids

Question 14

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) Omega 6 fatty acids 
B) Omega 9 fatty acids 
C) Omega 3 fatty acids 
D)  None of these 
A) Omega 6 fatty acids 
B) Omega 9 fatty acids 
C) Omega 3 fatty acids 
D)  None of these

Question 15

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholesterol 
B) Alpha linoleic acid 
C) Ecosinoids 
D) Saturated fat 
A) Cholesterol 
B) Alpha linoleic acid 
C) Ecosinoids 
D) Saturated fat

Question 16

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) B100 receptor 
B) scavenger pathway 
C) B48 receptor 
D) No cell can pick up oxidized LDL 
A) B100 receptor 
B) scavenger pathway 
C) B48 receptor 
D) No cell can pick up oxidized LDL

Question 17

Which of the following fats and oils provides the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil 
B) butter 
C) soybean oil 
D) None of the choices are correct. 
A) olive oil 
B) butter 
C) soybean oil 
D) None of the choices are correct.

Question 18

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population, saturated fats ________.

Accepted Answer

A) should constitute no more than 7% of total energy in the diet 
B) are quite visible in foods, so they should be eliminated from the diet to reduce risk of heart disease 
C) are only a health risk if they come from a food that has been fried 
D) are only a health risk if they come from gravies, desserts, and dairy products 
A) should constitute no more than 7% of total energy in the diet 
B) are quite visible in foods, so they should be eliminated from the diet to reduce risk of heart disease 
C) are only a health risk if they come from a food that has been fried 
D) are only a health risk if they come from gravies, desserts, and dairy products

Question 19

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 400 
D) 500 
A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 400 
D) 500

Question 20

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

Compare and contrast the typical American diet to the Mediterranean diet.

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

Which of the following correctly characterizes lipids?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest proportion of protein?

How do the plant stanols found in some margarines lower cholesterol?

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________, in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Phospholipids consist of ________.

What is the role of bile acids in the digestion of lipids?

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

The main difference between fats and oils is that fats are ________.

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by ________.

Which of the following fats and oils provides the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population, saturated fats ________.

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______mg per day.

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

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Exam 6: Lipids

Lingual lipase breaks down ________.

Compare and contrast the typical American diet to the Mediterranean diet.

Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

Which of the following correctly characterizes lipids?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest proportion of protein?

How do the plant stanols found in some margarines lower cholesterol?

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels ________.

Margarine is usually made by a process called ________, in which hydrogen atoms are added to double covalent bonds in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils.

LDL clearance in the plasma is mediated via the ______ receptor.

Phospholipids consist of ________.

What is the role of bile acids in the digestion of lipids?

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

The main difference between fats and oils is that fats are ________.

Individuals with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants or scheduling surgery should be cautious about which supplement?

Which of the following lipids is a precursor for estrogen and bile?

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by ________.

Which of the following fats and oils provides the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association for the general population, saturated fats ________.

Most experts agree that dietary cholesterol intake should be limited to _______mg per day.

Lecithin is classified as a ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

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

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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