Question 1

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Adds flavor to food 
B) Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins 
C) Best source of energy for the brain 
D) Insulates and protects the body 
A) Adds flavor to food 
B) Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins 
C) Best source of energy for the brain 
D) Insulates and protects the body C

Question 2

A(n)_____ is the simplest form of lipid;it is a carbon chain,flanked by hydrogens,with an acid group at one end and a methyl group at the other end.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) fatty acid 
C) glycerol 
D) triglyceride 
A) cholesterol 
B) fatty acid 
C) glycerol 
D) triglyceride B

Question 3

The main problem with the fat replacer olestra is that it can reduce absorption of

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) fiber. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) fat-soluble vitamins. 
D) fiber. C

Question 4

A diglyceride consists of

Accepted Answer

A) 2 glycerols and 1 fatty acid. 
B) 2 glucoses and 1 fatty acid. 
C) 1 glucose and 2 fatty acids. 
D) 1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids. 
A) 2 glycerols and 1 fatty acid. 
B) 2 glucoses and 1 fatty acid. 
C) 1 glucose and 2 fatty acids. 
D) 1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids.

Question 5

Palmitic acid is a 16-carbon,saturated fatty acid.Based on its chain length,palmitic acid is a

Accepted Answer

A) short-chain fatty acid. 
B) medium-chain fatty acid. 
C) long-chain fatty acid. 
A) short-chain fatty acid. 
B) medium-chain fatty acid. 
C) long-chain fatty acid.

Question 6

Hydrogenation changes a fat

Accepted Answer

A) from liquid to solid. 
B) from solid to liquid. 
A) from liquid to solid. 
B) from solid to liquid.

Question 7

A(n)_____ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) lipoprotein 
B) chylomicron 
C) eicosanoid 
D) triglyceride 
A) lipoprotein 
B) chylomicron 
C) eicosanoid 
D) triglyceride

Question 8

Fatty fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of which omega-3 fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Arachidonic acid (A
A)  
B) Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP
A)  
C) Alpha-linoleic acid (AL
A)  
D) Conjugated linoleic acid (CL
A)  
A) Arachidonic acid (A
A)  
B) Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP
A)  
C) Alpha-linoleic acid (AL
A)  
D) Conjugated linoleic acid (CL
A)

Question 9

Olive and canola oils contain a high percentage of _____ fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 
B) saturated 
C) monounsaturated 
D) polyunsaturated 
A) omega-3 
B) saturated 
C) monounsaturated 
D) polyunsaturated

Question 10

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) A compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid. 
B) Phospholipids do not contain glycerol. 
C) Phospholipids do not contain fatty acids. 
D) A compound containing nitrogen replaces at least one fatty acid. 
A) A compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid. 
B) Phospholipids do not contain glycerol. 
C) Phospholipids do not contain fatty acids. 
D) A compound containing nitrogen replaces at least one fatty acid.

Question 11

During rest and light activities,______ are the main fuel for muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) phospholipids 
D) monosaccharides 
A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) phospholipids 
D) monosaccharides

Question 12

Cholesterol is found in all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) corn oil. 
B) cheddar cheese. 
C) sirloin steak. 
D) butter. 
A) corn oil. 
B) cheddar cheese. 
C) sirloin steak. 
D) butter.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about Olestra?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not approved for use by the FDA. 
B) It does provide kilocalories but not as many as fat provides. 
C) It cannot be digested,therefore it is excreted in feces. 
D) It cannot be used for frying. 
A) It is not approved for use by the FDA. 
B) It does provide kilocalories but not as many as fat provides. 
C) It cannot be digested,therefore it is excreted in feces. 
D) It cannot be used for frying.

Question 14

All of the following are characteristics of cholesterol except

Accepted Answer

A) it is used for making estrogen and testosterone. 
B) it is converted to bile. 
C) it is incorporated into cell membranes. 
D) it is an essential nutrient. 
A) it is used for making estrogen and testosterone. 
B) it is converted to bile. 
C) it is incorporated into cell membranes. 
D) it is an essential nutrient.

Question 15

When a person gains weight,

Accepted Answer

A) fat cells can increase in both size and number. 
B) the number of fat cells increases,but the size of fat cells remains the same. 
C) the size of fat cells increases,but the number of fat cells remains the same. 
A) fat cells can increase in both size and number. 
B) the number of fat cells increases,but the size of fat cells remains the same. 
C) the size of fat cells increases,but the number of fat cells remains the same.

Question 16

Consumption of fatty fish at least twice a week is recommended to provide omega-3 fatty acids.However,some fish-especially swordfish,shark,king mackerel,and tile fish-can be a source of ________,which is toxic in high amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) arsenic 
C) fluoride 
D) mercury 
A) vitamin A 
B) arsenic 
C) fluoride 
D) mercury

Question 17

In adipose tissue,humans can store a nearly limitless supply of energy in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen. 
B) triglycerides. 
C) amino acids. 
D) phospholipids. 
A) glycogen. 
B) triglycerides. 
C) amino acids. 
D) phospholipids.

Question 18

Olive oil contains mostly ______ fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein. 
B) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the lymphatic system packaged in chylomicrons. 
C) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein. 
D) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the lymphatic system directly and then enter the blood via the aorta. 
A) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein. 
B) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the lymphatic system packaged in chylomicrons. 
C) Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the portal vein. 
D) Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the lymphatic system directly and then enter the blood via the aorta.

Question 20

An omega-9 fatty acid has its first double bond starting at the ninth carbon from the

Accepted Answer

A) acid group. 
B) alpha end. 
C) glycerol. 
D) methyl end. 
A) acid group. 
B) alpha end. 
C) glycerol. 
D) methyl end.

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

A(n)_____ is the simplest form of lipid;it is a carbon chain,flanked by hydrogens,with an acid group at one end and a methyl group at the other end.

The main problem with the fat replacer olestra is that it can reduce absorption of

A diglyceride consists of

Palmitic acid is a 16-carbon,saturated fatty acid.Based on its chain length,palmitic acid is a

Hydrogenation changes a fat

A(n)_____ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

Fatty fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of which omega-3 fatty acid?

Olive and canola oils contain a high percentage of _____ fatty acids.

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

During rest and light activities,______ are the main fuel for muscles.

Cholesterol is found in all of the following except

Which of the following is true about Olestra?

All of the following are characteristics of cholesterol except

When a person gains weight,

Consumption of fatty fish at least twice a week is recommended to provide omega-3 fatty acids.However,some fish-especially swordfish,shark,king mackerel,and tile fish-can be a source of ________,which is toxic in high amounts.

In adipose tissue,humans can store a nearly limitless supply of energy in the form of

Olive oil contains mostly ______ fatty acids.

Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?

An omega-9 fatty acid has its first double bond starting at the ninth carbon from the

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Exam 5: Lipids

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

A(n)_____ is the simplest form of lipid;it is a carbon chain,flanked by hydrogens,with an acid group at one end and a methyl group at the other end.

The main problem with the fat replacer olestra is that it can reduce absorption of

A diglyceride consists of

Palmitic acid is a 16-carbon,saturated fatty acid.Based on its chain length,palmitic acid is a

Hydrogenation changes a fat

A(n)_____ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

Fatty fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of which omega-3 fatty acid?

Olive and canola oils contain a high percentage of _____ fatty acids.

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

During rest and light activities,______ are the main fuel for muscles.

Cholesterol is found in all of the following except

Which of the following is true about Olestra?

All of the following are characteristics of cholesterol except

When a person gains weight,

Consumption of fatty fish at least twice a week is recommended to provide omega-3 fatty acids.However,some fish-especially swordfish,shark,king mackerel,and tile fish-can be a source of ________,which is toxic in high amounts.

In adipose tissue,humans can store a nearly limitless supply of energy in the form of

Olive oil contains mostly ______ fatty acids.

Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?

An omega-9 fatty acid has its first double bond starting at the ninth carbon from the

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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