Question 1

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is

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A) a restrained drinker. 
B) a moderate drinker. 
C) a binge drinker. 
D) an abstainer. 
A) a restrained drinker. 
B) a moderate drinker. 
C) a binge drinker. 
D) an abstainer.

Question 2

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

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A) Whole-wheat bread 
B) Fried chicken 
C) Tuna fish 
D) Ground beef 
A) Whole-wheat bread 
B) Fried chicken 
C) Tuna fish 
D) Ground beef

Question 3

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should

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A) run a mile and then take a cold shower. 
B) drink a glass of orange juice that contains a raw egg and tabasco sauce. 
C) stop drinking and give his liver time to metabolize the alcohol. 
D) drink 3 cups of strong coffee. 
A) run a mile and then take a cold shower. 
B) drink a glass of orange juice that contains a raw egg and tabasco sauce. 
C) stop drinking and give his liver time to metabolize the alcohol. 
D) drink 3 cups of strong coffee.

Question 4

The body uses essential fatty acids to make

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A) glycogen. 
B) proteins. 
C) prostaglandins. 
D) polysaccharides. 
A) glycogen. 
B) proteins. 
C) prostaglandins. 
D) polysaccharides.

Question 5

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,

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A) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits. 
B) Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease. 
C) Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat. 
D) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat. 
A) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits. 
B) Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease. 
C) Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat. 
D) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat.

Question 6

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has

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A) Asian ancestry. 
B) chronic high blood pressure. 
C) a family history of cystic fibrosis. 
D) high blood levels of HDL cholesterol. 
A) Asian ancestry. 
B) chronic high blood pressure. 
C) a family history of cystic fibrosis. 
D) high blood levels of HDL cholesterol.

Question 7

When he prepares food,Nick wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he select?

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A) Partially hydrogenated shortening 
B) Coconut oil 
C) Unsalted butter 
D) Canola oil 
A) Partially hydrogenated shortening 
B) Coconut oil 
C) Unsalted butter 
D) Canola oil

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) The cholesterol carried by oxidized LDL is taken up by certain arterial cells and deposited in plaque. 
B) All forms of LDL cholesterol are considered unhealthy,because they increase the risk of diabetes. 
C) Hydrolyzed HDL is a toxic lipoprotein that contributes to cardiovascular disease. 
D) VLDLs transport most cholesterol in blood to the liver for disposal. 
A) The cholesterol carried by oxidized LDL is taken up by certain arterial cells and deposited in plaque. 
B) All forms of LDL cholesterol are considered unhealthy,because they increase the risk of diabetes. 
C) Hydrolyzed HDL is a toxic lipoprotein that contributes to cardiovascular disease. 
D) VLDLs transport most cholesterol in blood to the liver for disposal.

Question 9

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

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A) Sunflower seeds 
B) Broccoli 
C) Peanuts 
D) Chicken 
A) Sunflower seeds 
B) Broccoli 
C) Peanuts 
D) Chicken

Question 10

Adipose cells

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A) transport cholesterol away from other cells. 
B) secrete insulin. 
C) metabolize glycogen. 
D) store triglycerides. 
A) transport cholesterol away from other cells. 
B) secrete insulin. 
C) metabolize glycogen. 
D) store triglycerides.

Question 11

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

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A) Baked trout 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Canned peaches 
D) Baked beans 
A) Baked trout 
B) Whole-wheat bread 
C) Canned peaches 
D) Baked beans

Question 12

Lecithin is a type of

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

Question 13

Chronic alcohol abuse

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A) increases fat deposits in the abdominal region. 
B) causes the heart to shrink. 
C) lowers blood pressure. 
D) increases the size of the adrenal glands. 
A) increases fat deposits in the abdominal region. 
B) causes the heart to shrink. 
C) lowers blood pressure. 
D) increases the size of the adrenal glands.

Question 14

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

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A) Coconut oil 
B) Peanut butter 
C) Margarine 
D) Whole milk 
A) Coconut oil 
B) Peanut butter 
C) Margarine 
D) Whole milk

Question 15

Subcutaneous fat does not

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A) insulate the body against cold temperatures. 
B) protect against minor bruising. 
C) store energy. 
D) stimulate red blood cell production. 
A) insulate the body against cold temperatures. 
B) protect against minor bruising. 
C) store energy. 
D) stimulate red blood cell production.

Question 16

Bill 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 fat intake was _____ of total calories each day,which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

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A) 15% 
B) 10% 
C) 5% 
D) 25% 
A) 15% 
B) 10% 
C) 5% 
D) 25%

Question 17

The liver recycles bile salts to make new

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A) glycogen. 
B) white blood cells. 
C) bile. 
D) hemoglobin. 
A) glycogen. 
B) white blood cells. 
C) bile. 
D) hemoglobin.

Question 18

The liver uses cholesterol to make

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A) fatty acids. 
B) vitamin 
C) water. 
D) bile. 
A) fatty acids. 
B) vitamin 
C) water. 
D) bile.

Question 19

A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water.The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats.When analyzing the composition of the chemical,the scientist determined that in addition to carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen,the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a (an)

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A) phospholipid. 
B) essential fatty acid. 
C) sterol. 
D) nutrino. 
A) phospholipid. 
B) essential fatty acid. 
C) sterol. 
D) nutrino.

Question 20

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

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A) amino acids 
B) glucose polymers 
C) fatty acids 
D) nitrogen and sulfur 
A) amino acids 
B) glucose polymers 
C) fatty acids 
D) nitrogen and sulfur

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is

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

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should

The body uses essential fatty acids to make

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has

When he prepares food,Nick wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he select?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Adipose cells

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

Lecithin is a type of

Chronic alcohol abuse

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Subcutaneous fat does not

Bill 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 fat intake was _____ of total calories each day,which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

The liver recycles bile salts to make new

The liver uses cholesterol to make

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

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Exam 6: Fats and Other Lipids

When Leah parties with her friends,she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party.At this level of alcohol consumption,she is

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

While at a party,Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey.To sober up,he should

The body uses essential fatty acids to make

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because he has

When he prepares food,Nick wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he select?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Adipose cells

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

Lecithin is a type of

Chronic alcohol abuse

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Subcutaneous fat does not

Bill 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 fat intake was _____ of total calories each day,which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

The liver recycles bile salts to make new

The liver uses cholesterol to make

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

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