Exam 5: Lipids

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

The major function of adipose tissue is to

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n)

To be transported throughout the body,fats are packaged in structures called

According to the Food and Nutrition Board,what is the upper limit of fat (in grams)that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories per day?

The body stores excess protein as

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is

Diets high in trans fatty acids tend to ______ levels of LDL in the blood.

A monounsaturated fatty acid contains

Sterols are similar to triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

The plant stanols/sterols,also called phytosterols,work by

________ are lipid-loaded white blood cells that form plaque in blood vessels.

The omega-6 parent fat,linoleic acid,is converted by the body into the long-chain fatty acid,

Studies of the Greenlandic Inuit population have demonstrated a relationship between the consumption of fish and the risk for heart disease.What is the most likely mechanism for the reduction of heart disease risk when fish is consumed?

If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids,it is likely to be _______ at room temperature.

______ is an essential omega-3 fatty acid.