Question 1

Which of the following factors does NOT increase a person's risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  having diet high in food cholesterol 
B)  having high blood pressure (hypertension) 
C)  being male 
D)  having a family history of heart disease 
A)  having diet high in food cholesterol 
B)  having high blood pressure (hypertension) 
C)  being male 
D)  having a family history of heart disease

Question 2

What is the main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  high food fat intake 
B)  high saturated fat and trans fat intake 
C)  high polyunsaturated fat intake 
D)  high cholesterol intake 
A)  high food fat intake 
B)  high saturated fat and trans fat intake 
C)  high polyunsaturated fat intake 
D)  high cholesterol intake

Question 3

As compared to unsaturated fat,saturated fat melts at what temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher or lower temperatures,depending on the cooking method 
B)  a higher temperature 
C)  a lower temperature 
D)  the same temperature 
A)  higher or lower temperatures,depending on the cooking method 
B)  a higher temperature 
C)  a lower temperature 
D)  the same temperature

Question 4

How many meals of fatty fish each week may help reduce dealth and illness from heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7

Question 5

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

When polyunsaturated oils are hardened b

Question 6

Which of the following would be an appropriate margarine to protect against heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that contains palm oil 
B)  one that is sold in a stick 
C)  one that lists liquid oil as the first ingredient 
D)  one that is labeled "vegetable oil" 
A)  one that contains palm oil 
B)  one that is sold in a stick 
C)  one that lists liquid oil as the first ingredient 
D)  one that is labeled "vegetable oil"

Question 7

What is the name of the process that makes unsaturated fats more solid and resistant to the chemical changes caused by oxidation?

Accepted Answer

A)  transamination 
B)  hydrogenation 
C)  saturation 
D)  deamination 
A)  transamination 
B)  hydrogenation 
C)  saturation 
D)  deamination

Question 8

Which of the following nutrient characteristics of nuts may result in lower risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain vitamin E,an antioxidant. 
B)  They contain minimal amounts of dietary fibre. 
C)  They are low in vegetable protein. 
D)  They are low in total fat. 
A)  They contain vitamin E,an antioxidant. 
B)  They contain minimal amounts of dietary fibre. 
C)  They are low in vegetable protein. 
D)  They are low in total fat.

Question 9

What is the best way to increase consumption of linoleic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase intake of milk. 
B)  Consume legumes more often. 
C)  Consume 2 to 3 fish meals per week. 
D)  Increase intake of leafy greens. 
A)  Increase intake of milk. 
B)  Consume legumes more often. 
C)  Consume 2 to 3 fish meals per week. 
D)  Increase intake of leafy greens.

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of the essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be made from the substances in the body. 
B)  Most must be supplied by the diet. 
C)  They are a type of hydrogenated fatty acid. 
D)  They are harmful to heart health. 
A)  They can be made from the substances in the body. 
B)  Most must be supplied by the diet. 
C)  They are a type of hydrogenated fatty acid. 
D)  They are harmful to heart health.

Question 11

Which of the following is characteristic of the Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is high in complex carbohydrates and fibre. 
B)  It is high in trans fat. 
C)  It is high in saturated fat. 
D)  It is high in animal protein. 
A)  It is high in complex carbohydrates and fibre. 
B)  It is high in trans fat. 
C)  It is high in saturated fat. 
D)  It is high in animal protein.

Question 12

In order to be called "extra lean," ground beef must contain NO MORE than what percentage of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  12% 
C)  14% 
D)  15% 
A)  10% 
B)  12% 
C)  14% 
D)  15%

Question 13

What type of lipoprotein is responsible for transporting food fats through watery body fluids to the liver and other tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  micelles 
B)  chylomicrons 
C)  monoglycerides 
D)  cholesterol 
A)  micelles 
B)  chylomicrons 
C)  monoglycerides 
D)  cholesterol

Question 14

A 26-year-old male works in a high stress sales position,has a family history of premature heart disease,and is physically inactive.How many risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)does he have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 15

Which of the following is a dietary reference intake (DRI)committee recommendation concerning intake of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep saturated fat intake as low as possible. 
B)  Consume up to 40 percent of calories as fat. 
C)  Consume LESS than 3 percent of total calories from trans fats. 
D)  Keep cholesterol intake at 100 mg. 
A)  Keep saturated fat intake as low as possible. 
B)  Consume up to 40 percent of calories as fat. 
C)  Consume LESS than 3 percent of total calories from trans fats. 
D)  Keep cholesterol intake at 100 mg.

Question 16

Joey wants to lower the total fat content in his stir fry.What suggestion would you give him to achieve his goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use peanuts to garnish the stir-fry. 
B)  Use chicken gravy to flavour the stir-fry. 
C)  Use palm kernel oil for stir-frying. 
D)  Use lemon pepper and garlic to flavour the stir-fry. 
A)  Use peanuts to garnish the stir-fry. 
B)  Use chicken gravy to flavour the stir-fry. 
C)  Use palm kernel oil for stir-frying. 
D)  Use lemon pepper and garlic to flavour the stir-fry.

Question 17

Which of the following is among the functions of fat in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It carries the water-soluble nutrients. 
B)  It cushions the internal organs from physical shock. 
C)  It protects the body from hemophilia. 
D)  It provides the major material from which bones and teeth are made. 
A)  It carries the water-soluble nutrients. 
B)  It cushions the internal organs from physical shock. 
C)  It protects the body from hemophilia. 
D)  It provides the major material from which bones and teeth are made.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of an "atherogenic" diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is high in trans fats. 
B)  It is high in vegetables and fruits. 
C)  It is low in saturated fats. 
D)  It is high in whole grains and legumes. 
A)  It is high in trans fats. 
B)  It is high in vegetables and fruits. 
C)  It is low in saturated fats. 
D)  It is high in whole grains and legumes.

Question 19

Lecithin is the best-known type of what?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

What is the dietary consequence of having your gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bile is NOT delivered into the small intestine. 
B)  You can NOT digest food. 
C)  You must reduce your fat intake. 
D)  The liver stops producing bile. 
A)  Bile is NOT delivered into the small intestine. 
B)  You can NOT digest food. 
C)  You must reduce your fat intake. 
D)  The liver stops producing bile.

Which of the following factors does NOT increase a person's risk for heart disease?

What is the main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol?

As compared to unsaturated fat,saturated fat melts at what temperature?

How many meals of fatty fish each week may help reduce dealth and illness from heart disease?

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

Which of the following would be an appropriate margarine to protect against heart disease?

What is the name of the process that makes unsaturated fats more solid and resistant to the chemical changes caused by oxidation?

Which of the following nutrient characteristics of nuts may result in lower risk for heart disease?

What is the best way to increase consumption of linoleic acid?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the essential fatty acids?

Which of the following is characteristic of the Mediterranean diet?

In order to be called "extra lean," ground beef must contain NO MORE than what percentage of fat?

What type of lipoprotein is responsible for transporting food fats through watery body fluids to the liver and other tissues?

A 26-year-old male works in a high stress sales position,has a family history of premature heart disease,and is physically inactive.How many risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)does he have?

Which of the following is a dietary reference intake (DRI)committee recommendation concerning intake of fats?

Joey wants to lower the total fat content in his stir fry.What suggestion would you give him to achieve his goal?

Which of the following is among the functions of fat in the human body?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an "atherogenic" diet?

Lecithin is the best-known type of what?

What is the dietary consequence of having your gallbladder removed?

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

Which of the following factors does NOT increase a person's risk for heart disease?

What is the main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol?

As compared to unsaturated fat,saturated fat melts at what temperature?

How many meals of fatty fish each week may help reduce dealth and illness from heart disease?

What are trans fatty acids and what is their role in the promotion of heart disease?

Which of the following would be an appropriate margarine to protect against heart disease?

What is the name of the process that makes unsaturated fats more solid and resistant to the chemical changes caused by oxidation?

Which of the following nutrient characteristics of nuts may result in lower risk for heart disease?

What is the best way to increase consumption of linoleic acid?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the essential fatty acids?

Which of the following is characteristic of the Mediterranean diet?

In order to be called "extra lean," ground beef must contain NO MORE than what percentage of fat?

What type of lipoprotein is responsible for transporting food fats through watery body fluids to the liver and other tissues?

A 26-year-old male works in a high stress sales position,has a family history of premature heart disease,and is physically inactive.How many risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)does he have?

Which of the following is a dietary reference intake (DRI)committee recommendation concerning intake of fats?

Joey wants to lower the total fat content in his stir fry.What suggestion would you give him to achieve his goal?

Which of the following is among the functions of fat in the human body?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an "atherogenic" diet?

Lecithin is the best-known type of what?

What is the dietary consequence of having your gallbladder removed?

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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