Question 1

Some fat is necessary in our diets ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to increase the palatability of foods 
B) as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins 
C) to provide essential fatty acids 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) to increase the palatability of foods 
B) as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins 
C) to provide essential fatty acids 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 2

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) saponification 
B) hydrogenation 
C) emulsification 
D) calcification 
A) saponification 
B) hydrogenation 
C) emulsification 
D) calcification

Question 3

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lipids with high saturated 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 5

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) cholesterol 
E) free fatty acids 
A) glucose 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) cholesterol 
E) free fatty acids

Question 6

Why are premenopausal women at lower risk for heart disease when compared to men of the same age?

Accepted Answer

Premenopausal women are generally at a l

Question 7

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are liquid at room temperature 
B) have one double bond in the fatty acid chain 
C) lower cholesterol 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) are liquid at room temperature 
B) have one double bond in the fatty acid chain 
C) lower cholesterol 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 11

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 mg/dl or less 
B) 130 mg/dl or less 
C) 130-159 mg/dl 
D) over 160 mg/dl 
A) 100 mg/dl or less 
B) 130 mg/dl or less 
C) 130-159 mg/dl 
D) over 160 mg/dl

Question 13

Eicosanoids are

Accepted Answer

A) responsible for fat transport in the bloodstream. 
B) proteins that act like fat. 
C) part of an omega-9 fatty acid. 
D) substances that produce diverse hormone-like effects on the body. 
A) responsible for fat transport in the bloodstream. 
B) proteins that act like fat. 
C) part of an omega-9 fatty acid. 
D) substances that produce diverse hormone-like effects on the body.

Question 14

Cholesterol is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not essential in the diet; the human body can synthesize it 
B) not found in foods of plant origin 
C) an important part of human cell membranes and is necessary to make some hormones 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) not essential in the diet; the human body can synthesize it 
B) not found in foods of plant origin 
C) an important part of human cell membranes and is necessary to make some hormones 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 15

Why are nuts a heart healthy food?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rich in antioxidants. 
B) Most nuts are good sources of monounsaturated fatty acids. 
C) They contain no cholesterol. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) They are rich in antioxidants. 
B) Most nuts are good sources of monounsaturated fatty acids. 
C) They contain no cholesterol. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic system 
B) the portal system 
C) the kidney system 
D) None of the choices are correct 
A) lymphatic system 
B) the portal system 
C) the kidney system 
D) None of the choices are correct

Question 17

Ergosterol is a type of sterol found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) meat 
C) plants 
D) None of the choices are correct 
A) eggs 
B) meat 
C) plants 
D) None of the choices are correct

Question 18

Evaluate the following statement: "Heart disease is more likely due to genetics than diet."

Accepted Answer

The statement "Heart disease is more lik

Question 19

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body 
B) picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal 
C) slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells 
D) moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall 
A) delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body 
B) picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal 
C) slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells 
D) moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall

Some fat is necessary in our diets ________.

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

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

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Why are premenopausal women at lower risk for heart disease when compared to men of the same age?

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

Eicosanoids are

Cholesterol is ________.

Why are nuts a heart healthy food?

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

Ergosterol is a type of sterol found in ________.

Evaluate the following statement: "Heart disease is more likely due to genetics than diet."

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

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Exam 6: Lipids

Some fat is necessary in our diets ________.

Fats that are liquid at room temperature can be made more solid by the process of ________.

Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

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

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are the principal transport vehicle for _______ in the blood.

Why are premenopausal women at lower risk for heart disease when compared to men of the same age?

The decrease in HDL due to the decrease of estrogen in postmenopausal women plays a part in the increased risk of heart disease that occurs in older women.

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Americans eat more omega-3 fatty acids than omega-6 fatty acids.

Monounsaturated fatty acids ________.

Trans fatty acids raise HDL and lower LDL.

Which of the following blood levels of LDL cholesterol would increase risk for cardiovascular disease?

Eicosanoids are

Cholesterol is ________.

Why are nuts a heart healthy food?

A fatty acid with 10 carbons will be absorbed via the ________.

Ergosterol is a type of sterol found in ________.

Evaluate the following statement: "Heart disease is more likely due to genetics than diet."

High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.

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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