Question 1

Imagine you want to explain to a patient the benefits of heart-healthy fats and how to make dietary modifications to include them.What would you say?

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The answer of Imagine you want to explain to a...

Question 2

Which of the following is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) olive oil 
B) coconut oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) corn oil 
A) olive oil 
B) coconut oil 
C) sunflower oil 
D) corn oil

Question 3

Which of the following compounds cannot be synthesized in the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs?

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A) lecithin 
B) cholesterol 
C) linoleic acid 
D) glycogen 
A) lecithin 
B) cholesterol 
C) linoleic acid 
D) glycogen

Question 4

A fatty acid with two or more double bonds is described as:

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A) monounsaturated. 
B) polyunsaturated. 
C) emulsified. 
D) homogenized. 
A) monounsaturated. 
B) polyunsaturated. 
C) emulsified. 
D) homogenized.

Question 5

Virtually unlimited amounts of body fuel can be stored by the:

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A) liver as glycogen. 
B) adipose tissue. 
C) muscle proteins. 
D) blood as glucose. 
A) liver as glycogen. 
B) adipose tissue. 
C) muscle proteins. 
D) blood as glucose.

Question 6

Vegetable oils contain large amounts of:

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A) short-chain fatty acids. 
B) saturated fatty acids. 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
D) medium-chain fatty acids. 
A) short-chain fatty acids. 
B) saturated fatty acids. 
C) polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
D) medium-chain fatty acids.

Question 7

Make a list of high-fat foods that are beneficial to health and explain why each of these foods is on your list.

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Question 8

High intakes of saturated and trans fats increase the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL and raising HDL cholesterol.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Current dietary guidelines regarding fat include all of the following except:

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A) total fat intake should not exceed 35% of kcalories. 
B) saturated fats should contribute less than 10% of kcalories. 
C) an upper limit of 300 milligrams cholesterol daily. 
D) polyunsaturated fats should provide at least 10% of kcalories. 
A) total fat intake should not exceed 35% of kcalories. 
B) saturated fats should contribute less than 10% of kcalories. 
C) an upper limit of 300 milligrams cholesterol daily. 
D) polyunsaturated fats should provide at least 10% of kcalories.

Question 10

Foods that are thought of as protein-rich foods may actually contain more fat energy than protein energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following food groups always contains fat?

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A) fruits 
B) grains 
C) meats 
D) vegetables 
A) fruits 
B) grains 
C) meats 
D) vegetables

Question 12

Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent choice as a replacement for butter because:

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A) it has a less bitter flavor than lighter oils. 
B) it is lower in kcalories than butter. 
C) its monounsaturated fats raise HDL cholesterol. 
D) its phytochemicals interfere with the inflammatory process. 
A) it has a less bitter flavor than lighter oils. 
B) it is lower in kcalories than butter. 
C) its monounsaturated fats raise HDL cholesterol. 
D) its phytochemicals interfere with the inflammatory process.

Question 13

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

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A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) milk 
D) peanut butter 
A) eggs 
B) cheese 
C) milk 
D) peanut butter

Question 14

What are trans-fatty acids, and how do they influence health?

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Question 15

Enzymes called _____ digest fats in the mouth, stomach, and intestine.

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A) lipases 
B) amylases 
C) bile acids 
D) cholecystokinins 
A) lipases 
B) amylases 
C) bile acids 
D) cholecystokinins

Question 16

All of the following are examples of omega-3 fatty acids except:

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A) EPA. 
B) linolenic acid. 
C) DHA. 
D) linoleic acid. 
A) EPA. 
B) linolenic acid. 
C) DHA. 
D) linoleic acid.

Question 17

Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer.Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?

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A) increase consumption of vegetable oils 
B) take omega-3 supplements 
C) eat a variety of different types of coldwater fatty fish 
D) increase consumption of nuts 
A) increase consumption of vegetable oils 
B) take omega-3 supplements 
C) eat a variety of different types of coldwater fatty fish 
D) increase consumption of nuts

Question 18

It is possible to consume too little fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease.This is often attributed to:

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A) the fact that food manufacturers are not allowed to use trans fats. 
B) the liberal use of olive oil. 
C) decreased sodium intake. 
D) the liberal use of safflower oil. 
A) the fact that food manufacturers are not allowed to use trans fats. 
B) the liberal use of olive oil. 
C) decreased sodium intake. 
D) the liberal use of safflower oil.

Question 20

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

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Exam 4: Lipids

Imagine you want to explain to a patient the benefits of heart-healthy fats and how to make dietary modifications to include them.What would you say?

Which of the following is a rich source of monounsaturated fat?

Which of the following compounds cannot be synthesized in the body in amounts sufficient to meet physiological needs?

A fatty acid with two or more double bonds is described as:

Virtually unlimited amounts of body fuel can be stored by the:

Vegetable oils contain large amounts of:

Make a list of high-fat foods that are beneficial to health and explain why each of these foods is on your list.

High intakes of saturated and trans fats increase the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL and raising HDL cholesterol.

Current dietary guidelines regarding fat include all of the following except:

Foods that are thought of as protein-rich foods may actually contain more fat energy than protein energy.

Which of the following food groups always contains fat?

Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent choice as a replacement for butter because:

Which of the following foods does not contain cholesterol?

What are trans-fatty acids, and how do they influence health?

Enzymes called _____ digest fats in the mouth, stomach, and intestine.

All of the following are examples of omega-3 fatty acids except:

Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer.Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?

It is possible to consume too little fat.

People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease.This is often attributed to:

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

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