Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Bile acids play a crucial role in the di

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A)  essential 
B)  nonessential 
C)  saturated 
D)  trans 
A)  essential 
B)  nonessential 
C)  saturated 
D)  trans

Question 6

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  age. 
C)  genetics. 
D)  hypertension. 
A)  gender. 
B)  age. 
C)  genetics. 
D)  hypertension.

Question 7

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by

Accepted Answer

A)  olive oil and olives. 
B)  red meat. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  dairy. 
E)  cheese. 
A)  olive oil and olives. 
B)  red meat. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  dairy. 
E)  cheese.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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

Question 12

Arachadonic acid 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 13

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

Bile acids play a crucial role in the di

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which

Question 20

How do antioxidants reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants are substances that can pre

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

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

Monounsaturated fatty acids

Eicosanoids are

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by

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

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by

In what form is most body fat stored?

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids

Arachadonic acid is associated with

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

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

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

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

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

How do antioxidants reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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Exam 6: Lipids

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

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

Monounsaturated fatty acids

Eicosanoids are

Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are classified as _________ fatty acids.

All of the following are uncontrollable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

In the Mediterranean Diet,the majority of fat in the diet is supplied by

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

Oxidized LDL in the blood is picked up by

In what form is most body fat stored?

Which is correct regarding trans fatty acids

Arachadonic acid is associated with

High blood levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.

Since monounsaturated fats are healthier consuming them in excessive amounts is always considered good.

Immediately after a meal,newly digested and absorbed dietary fats appear in the lymph,and then the blood,as a part of which of the following?

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

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

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

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

How do antioxidants reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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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