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

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 3

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Plants contain cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed __________ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _______ of total calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  20%; 1% 
B)  20%; 5% 
C)  35%; 10% 
D)  50%; 10% 
A)  20%; 1% 
B)  20%; 5% 
C)  35%; 10% 
D)  50%; 10%

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 mg/dl or less 
B)  300 mg/dl or less 
C)  400 mg/dl or less 
D)  500 mg/dl or less 
A)  200 mg/dl or less 
B)  300 mg/dl or less 
C)  400 mg/dl or less 
D)  500 mg/dl or less

Question 13

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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

Question 18

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grains. 
B)  sunflower, soybean, and safflower oils. 
C)  lecithins. 
D)  animal products. 
A)  whole grains. 
B)  sunflower, soybean, and safflower oils. 
C)  lecithins. 
D)  animal products.

Question 19

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 20

Lipoprotein lipase functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb fatty acids and glycerol into the lymph. 
B)  reassemble chylomicrons into lipoproteins. 
C)  break down triglycerides from lipoproteins for transfer into cells. 
D)  break down diglycerides into cholesterol for transfer into cells. 
A)  absorb fatty acids and glycerol into the lymph. 
B)  reassemble chylomicrons into lipoproteins. 
C)  break down triglycerides from lipoproteins for transfer into cells. 
D)  break down diglycerides into cholesterol for transfer into cells.

Some fat is necessary in our diets

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

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Plants contain cholesterol.

A stroke

Why are nuts a heart healthy food?

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed ____ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _ of total calories.

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

Lingual lipase breaks down

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

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which of the following correctly characterizes lipids?

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

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels

Lipoprotein lipase functions to

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 6: Lipids

Some fat is necessary in our diets

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

All fat-free foods are healthy for you.

Plants contain cholesterol.

A stroke

Why are nuts a heart healthy food?

Lard,butter,and cream are rich sources of

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed __________ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _______ of total calories.

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

Lingual lipase breaks down

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

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for total cholesterol?

Dietary cholesterol should not exceed 300 milligrams per day.

Excessive intakes of saturated fatty acids tend to

Saturated fatty acids predominate in which of the following lipids?

Which of the following correctly characterizes lipids?

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

The chief contributors of saturated fatty acids in the U.S.diet include

A diet designed to reduce elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels

Lipoprotein lipase functions to

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that total fat intake should not exceed ____ of total calories and saturated fat intake be limited to _ of total calories.