Question 1

What is lecithin's most important function?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a special ability to promote health. 
B)  It is an emulsifier. 
C)  It has the ability to lower blood cholesterol. 
D)  It plays a key role in the structure of bones. 
A)  It has a special ability to promote health. 
B)  It is an emulsifier. 
C)  It has the ability to lower blood cholesterol. 
D)  It plays a key role in the structure of bones.

Question 2

Which of the following diets seems to result in lower rates of cardiovascular disease,diabetes,obesity,and some cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)  American diet 
B)  Mediterranean diet 
C)  Mexican diet 
D)  Far East diet 
A)  American diet 
B)  Mediterranean diet 
C)  Mexican diet 
D)  Far East diet

Question 3

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the percentage of total calories from fat per day in the diet of Canadians should be in what range?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-25% 
B)  20-35% 
C)  25-40% 
D)  35-45% 
A)  15-25% 
B)  20-35% 
C)  25-40% 
D)  35-45%

Question 4

Which of the following is characteristic of foods that contain mostly saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are foul-smelling. 
B)  They are liquid at room temperature. 
C)  They are rancid. 
D)  They are solid at room temperature. 
A)  They are foul-smelling. 
B)  They are liquid at room temperature. 
C)  They are rancid. 
D)  They are solid at room temperature.

Question 5

You are talking with someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats.Which of the following items would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

Accepted Answer

A)  cream 
B)  skim milk 
C)  non-dairy creamer 
D)  half and half 
A)  cream 
B)  skim milk 
C)  non-dairy creamer 
D)  half and half

Question 6

Which of the following has the most trans fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  shortening 
B)  sesame oil 
C)  peanut oil 
D)  liquid corn oil 
A)  shortening 
B)  sesame oil 
C)  peanut oil 
D)  liquid corn oil

Question 7

MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions.
a.cholesterol
b.phospholipid
c.sterol
d.fat
e.triglyceride
f.lecithin
g.oil
-a lipid that is liquid at room temperature

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their...

Question 8

About 95 percent of the lipids in foods and in the human body come from what family of compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  sterols 
D)  triglycerides 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  sterols 
D)  triglycerides

Question 9

Which of the following is a source of omega-3 fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  corn oil 
B)  fatty fish 
C)  coconut oil 
D)  poultry fat 
A)  corn oil 
B)  fatty fish 
C)  coconut oil 
D)  poultry fat

Question 10

What effect does long-term consumption of a Mediterranean diet typically have on people?

Accepted Answer

A)  They suffer less from cardiovascular disease. 
B)  They suffer from obesity. 
C)  They show signs of type 2 diabetes. 
D)  They have a reduced risk for lung cancer. 
A)  They suffer less from cardiovascular disease. 
B)  They suffer from obesity. 
C)  They show signs of type 2 diabetes. 
D)  They have a reduced risk for lung cancer.

Question 11

What is the name for a family of organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but NOT in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  lipids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  oils 
A)  fats 
B)  lipids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  oils

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of calories from fat would be provided by a bowl of soup containing 200 calories and 99 calories from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  44% 
B)  50% 
C)  67% 
D)  72% 
A)  44% 
B)  50% 
C)  67% 
D)  72%

Question 13

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fish contains toxic amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  The mercury found in fish may worsen heart disease. 
C)  Most fish contains industrial contaminants. 
D)  Fish contains large amounts of pesticides. 
A)  Fish contains toxic amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  The mercury found in fish may worsen heart disease. 
C)  Most fish contains industrial contaminants. 
D)  Fish contains large amounts of pesticides.

Question 14

MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions.
a.cholesterol
b.phospholipid
c.sterol
d.fat
e.triglyceride
f.lecithin
g.oil
-one of the sterols manufactured in the body

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their...

Question 15

MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions.
a.cholesterol
b.phospholipid
c.sterol
d.fat
e.triglyceride
f.lecithin
g.oil
-one of the three main classes of lipids; has a structure similar to cholesterol

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their...

Question 16

What is the main function of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  It assists in blood circulation. 
B)  It forms a part of the bones and teeth. 
C)  It is important in the structure of cell membranes. 
D)  It is an essential nutrient. 
A)  It assists in blood circulation. 
B)  It forms a part of the bones and teeth. 
C)  It is important in the structure of cell membranes. 
D)  It is an essential nutrient.

Question 17

Which of the following antioxidants may slow the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium and vitamin B 
B)  selenium and vitamin C 
C)  magnesium and vitamin E 
D)  magnesium and vitamin A 
A)  selenium and vitamin B 
B)  selenium and vitamin C 
C)  magnesium and vitamin E 
D)  magnesium and vitamin A

Question 18

Which of the following foods is rich in both calcium and protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  butter 
B)  cream cheese 
C)  yogurt 
D)  cheese 
A)  butter 
B)  cream cheese 
C)  yogurt 
D)  cheese

Question 19

What is the name for the lipoprotein that is responsible for picking up cholesterol from the tissues and transporting it back to the liver for dismantling and disposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  high-density lipoprotein 
B)  very low-density lipoprotein 
C)  low-density lipoprotein 
D)  phospholipid 
A)  high-density lipoprotein 
B)  very low-density lipoprotein 
C)  low-density lipoprotein 
D)  phospholipid

Question 20

Which of the following types of fat in the diet is best for optimum health?

Accepted Answer

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

What is lecithin's most important function?

Which of the following diets seems to result in lower rates of cardiovascular disease,diabetes,obesity,and some cancers?

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the percentage of total calories from fat per day in the diet of Canadians should be in what range?

Which of the following is characteristic of foods that contain mostly saturated fatty acids?

You are talking with someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats.Which of the following items would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

Which of the following has the most trans fatty acid?

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -a lipid that is liquid at room temperature

About 95 percent of the lipids in foods and in the human body come from what family of compounds?

Which of the following is a source of omega-3 fats?

What effect does long-term consumption of a Mediterranean diet typically have on people?

What is the name for a family of organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but NOT in water?

Approximately what percentage of calories from fat would be provided by a bowl of soup containing 200 calories and 99 calories from fat?

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the sterols manufactured in the body

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the three main classes of lipids; has a structure similar to cholesterol

What is the main function of cholesterol?

Which of the following antioxidants may slow the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?

Which of the following foods is rich in both calcium and protein?

What is the name for the lipoprotein that is responsible for picking up cholesterol from the tissues and transporting it back to the liver for dismantling and disposal?

Which of the following types of fat in the diet is best for optimum health?

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, oils, phospholipids, and Sterols

What is lecithin's most important function?

Which of the following diets seems to result in lower rates of cardiovascular disease,diabetes,obesity,and some cancers?

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the percentage of total calories from fat per day in the diet of Canadians should be in what range?

Which of the following is characteristic of foods that contain mostly saturated fatty acids?

You are talking with someone who is trying to decrease his intake of saturated and trans fats.Which of the following items would you recommend as a coffee whitener?

Which of the following has the most trans fatty acid?

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -a lipid that is liquid at room temperature

About 95 percent of the lipids in foods and in the human body come from what family of compounds?

Which of the following is a source of omega-3 fats?

What effect does long-term consumption of a Mediterranean diet typically have on people?

What is the name for a family of organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but NOT in water?

Approximately what percentage of calories from fat would be provided by a bowl of soup containing 200 calories and 99 calories from fat?

Why must people with existing heart disease monitor their consumption of fish?

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the sterols manufactured in the body

MATCHING Instructions: Match the fat-related terms to their appropriate definitions. a.cholesterol b.phospholipid c.sterol d.fat e.triglyceride f.lecithin g.oil -one of the three main classes of lipids; has a structure similar to cholesterol

What is the main function of cholesterol?

Which of the following antioxidants may slow the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins?

Which of the following foods is rich in both calcium and protein?

What is the name for the lipoprotein that is responsible for picking up cholesterol from the tissues and transporting it back to the liver for dismantling and disposal?

Which of the following types of fat in the diet is best for optimum health?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, starch, glycogen, and Fibre

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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