Question 1

Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant.While she was at a party,she _____,because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.

Accepted Answer

A) limited her alcohol intake to one shot of liquor 
B) consumed only dry red wines 
C) drank only a few beers 
D) refused all alcoholic beverages 
A) limited her alcohol intake to one shot of liquor 
B) consumed only dry red wines 
C) drank only a few beers 
D) refused all alcoholic beverages

Question 2

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid

Accepted Answer

A) contains no double bonds. 
B) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight. 
C) is comprised of glucose molecules. 
D) is less likely to undergo oxidation. 
A) contains no double bonds. 
B) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight. 
C) is comprised of glucose molecules. 
D) is less likely to undergo oxidation.

Question 3

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should

Accepted Answer

A) drink alcohol only with meals. 
B) mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it. 
C) avoid all forms of alcohol. 
D) limit their alcohol consumption to beer. 
A) drink alcohol only with meals. 
B) mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it. 
C) avoid all forms of alcohol. 
D) limit their alcohol consumption to beer.

Question 4

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 350 
B) 150 
C) 250 
D) 450 
A) 350 
B) 150 
C) 250 
D) 450

Question 5

Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day.On average,his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Owen's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Owen's fat intake is not high enough to support good health. 
B) Owen's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids. 
C) Owen's fat intake is too high. 
D) Owen's fat intake is within the AMDR. 
A) Owen's fat intake is not high enough to support good health. 
B) Owen's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids. 
C) Owen's fat intake is too high. 
D) Owen's fat intake is within the AMDR.

Question 6

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) Insulin 
C) Insoluble fiber 
D) HDL 
A) LDL 
B) Insulin 
C) Insoluble fiber 
D) HDL

Question 7

While at a bar,Jake drank 3 ounces of whiskey.Based on this information,Jake consumed about the same amount of alcohol that is in _____ 12-oz cans of regular beer.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) five 
D) four 
A) two 
B) three 
C) five 
D) four

Question 8

Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record.According to the results of the analysis,his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories; his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average daily cholesterol intake was 350 mg.Based on this information,his total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Accepted Answer

A) above 
B) below 
C) within 
D) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question. 
A) above 
B) below 
C) within 
D) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question.

Question 9

The primary function of an adipose cell is

Accepted Answer

A) storing fat. 
B) metabolizing glycogen. 
C) transporting cholesterol within tissues. 
D) making insulin. 
A) storing fat. 
B) metabolizing glycogen. 
C) transporting cholesterol within tissues. 
D) making insulin.

Question 10

A chylomicron is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) lipoprotein. 
B) phospholipid. 
C) fatty acid. 
D) sterol. 
A) lipoprotein. 
B) phospholipid. 
C) fatty acid. 
D) sterol.

Question 11

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day.On average,her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Maria's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Maria's fat intake is not high enough to support good health. 
B) Maria's fat intake is within the AI. 
C) Maria's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids. 
D) Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR. 
A) Maria's fat intake is not high enough to support good health. 
B) Maria's fat intake is within the AI. 
C) Maria's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids. 
D) Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Canola oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Baked chicken 
D) Green beans 
A) Canola oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Baked chicken 
D) Green beans

Question 13

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Accepted Answer

A) structure/functions claims 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) list of ingredients 
D) country of origin 
A) structure/functions claims 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) list of ingredients 
D) country of origin

Question 14

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Roast beef 
B) Canned salmon 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Fried chicken 
A) Roast beef 
B) Canned salmon 
C) Whole-wheat bread 
D) Fried chicken

Question 15

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds,but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)_____ fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A) monounsaturated 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) essential 
D) saturated 
A) monounsaturated 
B) polyunsaturated 
C) essential 
D) saturated

Question 17

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

Accepted Answer

A) Brain 
B) Esophagus 
C) Liver 
D) Thyroid 
A) Brain 
B) Esophagus 
C) Liver 
D) Thyroid

Question 18

Sari would like to determine the polyunsaturated fat contents of canned tuna.She should read the ___ on the product's label.

Accepted Answer

A) list of ingredients 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) country of origin 
D) structure/functions claims 
A) list of ingredients 
B) Nutrition Facts panel 
C) country of origin 
D) structure/functions claims

Question 19

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaf lettuce 
B) Flaxseeds 
C) Apples 
D) Fat-free milk 
A) Leaf lettuce 
B) Flaxseeds 
C) Apples 
D) Fat-free milk

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Accepted Answer

A) High intakes of vitamin C 
B) Asian ancestry 
C) Low income level 
D) Increasing age 
A) High intakes of vitamin C 
B) Asian ancestry 
C) Low income level 
D) Increasing age

Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant.While she was at a party,she _____,because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day.On average,his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Owen's diet?

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

While at a bar,Jake drank 3 ounces of whiskey.Based on this information,Jake consumed about the same amount of alcohol that is in _____ 12-oz cans of regular beer.

The primary function of an adipose cell is

A chylomicron is a type of

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day.On average,her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Maria's diet?

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

Sari would like to determine the polyunsaturated fat contents of canned tuna.She should read the ___ on the product's label.

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following characteristics is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

Lydia thinks she is 6-weeks pregnant.While she was at a party,she _____,because she did not want to endanger the embryo that was developing inside her body.

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid

Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.

Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day.On average,his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Owen's diet?

Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?

While at a bar,Jake drank 3 ounces of whiskey.Based on this information,Jake consumed about the same amount of alcohol that is in _____ 12-oz cans of regular beer.

The primary function of an adipose cell is

A chylomicron is a type of

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day.On average,her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Maria's diet?

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs.He should read the ___ on the products' labels.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?

Sari would like to determine the polyunsaturated fat contents of canned tuna.She should read the ___ on the product's label.

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following characteristics is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters