Question 1

Which of the following lipase enzymes digests the majority of dietary fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatic lipase 
B) Lingual lipase 
C) Gastric lipase 
A) Pancreatic lipase 
B) Lingual lipase 
C) Gastric lipase

Question 2

In terms of heart disease risk,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower LDL = increased risk 
B) Higher HDL = increased risk 
C) Higher LDL = increased risk 
D) Lower HDL = decreased risk 
A) Lower LDL = increased risk 
B) Higher HDL = increased risk 
C) Higher LDL = increased risk 
D) Lower HDL = decreased risk

Question 3

Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources so it can be transported back to the liver for excretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Chylomicron 
B) Low-density lipoprotein 
C) Very-low-density lipoprotein 
D) High-density lipoprotein 
A) Chylomicron 
B) Low-density lipoprotein 
C) Very-low-density lipoprotein 
D) High-density lipoprotein

Question 4

A ______ fatty acid has one double bond.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The three-carbon structure that forms the "backbone" of a triglyceride is called

Accepted Answer

A) glycerol. 
B) glucose. 
C) lipoprotein. 
D) sterol. 
A) glycerol. 
B) glucose. 
C) lipoprotein. 
D) sterol.

Question 6

How could you lower the fat content of the following breakfast menu? Omelet (made with 2 whole eggs,1/4 cup of Swiss cheese,1/4 cup of mushrooms)
2 links of turkey sausage
1 slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 teaspoon of butter
1 cup of orange juice

Accepted Answer

A) Choose skim milk instead of orange juice. 
B) Use egg whites instead of whole eggs in the omelet. 
C) Use margarine instead of butter on the toast. 
D) Choose pork sausage instead of turkey sausage. 
A) Choose skim milk instead of orange juice. 
B) Use egg whites instead of whole eggs in the omelet. 
C) Use margarine instead of butter on the toast. 
D) Choose pork sausage instead of turkey sausage.

Question 7

After dietary fats are digested,the small intestinal cells absorb a mixture of

Accepted Answer

A) diglycerides and fatty acids. 
B) monoglycerides and diglycerides. 
C) monoglycerides and fatty acids. 
D) monoglycerides,diglycerides,and triglycerides. 
A) diglycerides and fatty acids. 
B) monoglycerides and diglycerides. 
C) monoglycerides and fatty acids. 
D) monoglycerides,diglycerides,and triglycerides.

Question 8

The process of _______ removes double bonds from fatty acids,giving the fat a more solid consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) emulsification 
B) elongation 
C) saponification 
D) hydrogenation 
A) emulsification 
B) elongation 
C) saponification 
D) hydrogenation

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A) They often are helpful for persons who have had a heart attack or have cardiovascular disease or diabetes. 
B) They should be used by anyone with a high blood cholesterol level. 
C) They have few side effects. 
D) When one takes these,dietary changes are not necessary. 
A) They often are helpful for persons who have had a heart attack or have cardiovascular disease or diabetes. 
B) They should be used by anyone with a high blood cholesterol level. 
C) They have few side effects. 
D) When one takes these,dietary changes are not necessary.

Question 10

Lecithin is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is a rich source of saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn oil 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Coconut oil 
D) Safflower oil 
A) Corn oil 
B) Soybean oil 
C) Coconut oil 
D) Safflower oil

Question 12

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat?

Accepted Answer

A) T-Bone steak 
B) Margarine 
C) Whole milk 
D) M&M candies 
A) T-Bone steak 
B) Margarine 
C) Whole milk 
D) M&M candies

Question 13

When chyme is in the small intestine,the pancreas secretes ______ to digest triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicrons 
B) lipase 
C) bicarbonate 
D) insulin 
A) chylomicrons 
B) lipase 
C) bicarbonate 
D) insulin

Question 14

_____ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol,phospholipids,and protein;their role is to transport fat that has been absorbed from the GI tract.

Accepted Answer

A) Chylomicrons 
B) Very-low-density lipoproteins 
C) Low-density lipoproteins 
D) High-density lipoproteins 
A) Chylomicrons 
B) Very-low-density lipoproteins 
C) Low-density lipoproteins 
D) High-density lipoproteins

Question 15

Triglycerides are composed of

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen and fatty acids. 
B) fatty acids and glycerol. 
C) lactic acid and glycogen. 
D) glucose and fatty acids. 
A) glycogen and fatty acids. 
B) fatty acids and glycerol. 
C) lactic acid and glycogen. 
D) glucose and fatty acids.

Question 16

A(n)______ fatty acid is an essential,polyunsaturated fatty acid that has a double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end.

Accepted Answer

A) tri-saturated 
B) omega-3 
C) omega-6 
D) tri-methyl 
A) tri-saturated 
B) omega-3 
C) omega-6 
D) tri-methyl

Question 17

Which of the following is the best strategy to limit trans fat in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Use margarine instead of butter. 
B) Choose natural peanut butter instead of peanut butter made with hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C) Choose chicken fried in peanut oil instead of chicken fried in lard. 
D) Choose light meat poultry instead of dark meat. 
A) Use margarine instead of butter. 
B) Choose natural peanut butter instead of peanut butter made with hydrogenated vegetable oils. 
C) Choose chicken fried in peanut oil instead of chicken fried in lard. 
D) Choose light meat poultry instead of dark meat.

Question 18

Triglycerides in food are said to have satiety value primarily because

Accepted Answer

A) they are high in kilocalories. 
B) they are readily stored in adipose tissue. 
C) they provide bulk in foods. 
D) they require bile to be digested. 
A) they are high in kilocalories. 
B) they are readily stored in adipose tissue. 
C) they provide bulk in foods. 
D) they require bile to be digested.

Question 19

Which of the following oils contains the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Canola oil 
B) Olive oil 
C) Palm oil 
D) Safflower oil 
A) Canola oil 
B) Olive oil 
C) Palm oil 
D) Safflower oil

Question 20

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting no more than ______ % of your total kilocalories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35

Which of the following lipase enzymes digests the majority of dietary fat?

In terms of heart disease risk,which of the following is true?

Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources so it can be transported back to the liver for excretion?

A ______ fatty acid has one double bond.

The three-carbon structure that forms the "backbone" of a triglyceride is called

How could you lower the fat content of the following breakfast menu? Omelet (made with 2 whole eggs,1/4 cup of Swiss cheese,1/4 cup of mushrooms) 2 links of turkey sausage 1 slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 teaspoon of butter 1 cup of orange juice

After dietary fats are digested,the small intestinal cells absorb a mixture of

The process of _______ removes double bonds from fatty acids,giving the fat a more solid consistency.

Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

Lecithin is a(n)

Which of the following is a rich source of saturated fatty acids?

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat?

When chyme is in the small intestine,the pancreas secretes ______ to digest triglycerides.

_____ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol,phospholipids,and protein;their role is to transport fat that has been absorbed from the GI tract.

Triglycerides are composed of

A(n)______ fatty acid is an essential,polyunsaturated fatty acid that has a double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end.

Which of the following is the best strategy to limit trans fat in the diet?

Triglycerides in food are said to have satiety value primarily because

Which of the following oils contains the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting no more than ______ % of your total kilocalories from fat.

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Exam 5: Lipids

Which of the following lipase enzymes digests the majority of dietary fat?

In terms of heart disease risk,which of the following is true?

Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources so it can be transported back to the liver for excretion?

A ______ fatty acid has one double bond.

The three-carbon structure that forms the "backbone" of a triglyceride is called

How could you lower the fat content of the following breakfast menu? Omelet (made with 2 whole eggs,1/4 cup of Swiss cheese,1/4 cup of mushrooms) 2 links of turkey sausage 1 slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 teaspoon of butter 1 cup of orange juice

After dietary fats are digested,the small intestinal cells absorb a mixture of

The process of _______ removes double bonds from fatty acids,giving the fat a more solid consistency.

Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

Lecithin is a(n)

Which of the following is a rich source of saturated fatty acids?

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat?

When chyme is in the small intestine,the pancreas secretes ______ to digest triglycerides.

_____ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol,phospholipids,and protein;their role is to transport fat that has been absorbed from the GI tract.

Triglycerides are composed of

A(n)______ fatty acid is an essential,polyunsaturated fatty acid that has a double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end.

Which of the following is the best strategy to limit trans fat in the diet?

Triglycerides in food are said to have satiety value primarily because

Which of the following oils contains the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting no more than ______ % of your total kilocalories from fat.

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

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