Question 1

Which of the following health problems can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) High blood pressure 
C) Obesity 
D) All of these increase the risk 
A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) High blood pressure 
C) Obesity 
D) All of these increase the risk

Question 2

A dietary approach that protects against heart disease is the consumption of foods high in:

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) long chain fatty acids. 
C) omega-6 fatty acids. 
D) all of these provide protection against heart disease. 
A) omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) long chain fatty acids. 
C) omega-6 fatty acids. 
D) all of these provide protection against heart disease.

Question 3

The end of a fatty acid chain containing a methyl group is also referred to as the __________ end.

Accepted Answer

A) omega 
B) alpha 
C) delta 
D) acid 
A) omega 
B) alpha 
C) delta 
D) acid

Question 4

The oxidation of LDLs:

Accepted Answer

A) recruits macrophages with scavenger receptors to the site. 
B) increases inflammation. 
C) results in the formation of foam cells. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) recruits macrophages with scavenger receptors to the site. 
B) increases inflammation. 
C) results in the formation of foam cells. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 5

Which of the following profiles is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Total blood cholesterol in adults below 120 mg/100 mL of blood 
B) HDL cholesterol below 40 mg/100 mL of blood 
C) LDL levels between 120 and 129 mg/100 mL of blood 
D) All of these are associated with increased atherosclerosis risk. 
A) Total blood cholesterol in adults below 120 mg/100 mL of blood 
B) HDL cholesterol below 40 mg/100 mL of blood 
C) LDL levels between 120 and 129 mg/100 mL of blood 
D) All of these are associated with increased atherosclerosis risk.

Question 6

Explain the steps of lipid digestion.

Accepted Answer

Lipid digestion begins with the action o

Question 7

The function of bile in triglyceride digestion is:

Accepted Answer

A) to hydrolyze (split)the bond that attaches fatty acids to glycerol. 
B) to break fat into small globules. 
C) facilitate the formation of chylomicrons. 
D) to bind and transport lipids in the blood. 
A) to hydrolyze (split)the bond that attaches fatty acids to glycerol. 
B) to break fat into small globules. 
C) facilitate the formation of chylomicrons. 
D) to bind and transport lipids in the blood.

Question 8

Which of the following dietary practices does NOT help to protect a person from developing heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming recommended amounts of dietary fiber. 
B) Adequate consumption of antioxidant nutrients. 
C) Substituting monounsaturated fats for saturated fats. 
D) A diet which substitutes beef for fish. 
A) Consuming recommended amounts of dietary fiber. 
B) Adequate consumption of antioxidant nutrients. 
C) Substituting monounsaturated fats for saturated fats. 
D) A diet which substitutes beef for fish.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Accepted Answer

A) Palm kernel oil. 
B) Soybean oil. 
C) Olive oil. 
D) Corn oil. 
A) Palm kernel oil. 
B) Soybean oil. 
C) Olive oil. 
D) Corn oil.

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE about eating a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A) It is essential for most people to reduce total fat consumption by 25-50%. 
B) A healthy diet is low in saturated fat from meat and dairy. 
C) A healthy diet is low in processed fats like shortenings. 
D) Healthy diets include fats from fish,nuts and olive oil. 
A) It is essential for most people to reduce total fat consumption by 25-50%. 
B) A healthy diet is low in saturated fat from meat and dairy. 
C) A healthy diet is low in processed fats like shortenings. 
D) Healthy diets include fats from fish,nuts and olive oil.

Question 11

Which of the following is used as an emulsifier in foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Lecithin 
B) Trans fatty acids 
C) Arachidonic Acid 
D) Safflower oil 
A) Lecithin 
B) Trans fatty acids 
C) Arachidonic Acid 
D) Safflower oil

Question 12

High levels of HDL in the blood are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) improved immune function. 
B) a reduced risk of heart disease. 
C) increased risk of colon cancer. 
D) increased risk of breast and prostate cancer. 
A) improved immune function. 
B) a reduced risk of heart disease. 
C) increased risk of colon cancer. 
D) increased risk of breast and prostate cancer.

Question 13

Epidemiologists compared heart disease and cancer rates from 2 different communities.One community had significantly lower rates of heart disease,colon cancer and breast cancer than the other.After eliminating many risk factors associated with these diseases,the researchers believe that the high incidence of heart disease and cancers may in part be due to dietary practices.As a follow-up,researchers would like to conduct interviews to evaluate dietary practices within each community.What dietary practices would you investigate and why?

Accepted Answer

Dietary practices that protect against c

Question 14

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

Accepted Answer

A) high in fish. 
B) high in grains and cereals. 
C) with moderate amounts of alcohol. 
D) high in animal fats. 
A) high in fish. 
B) high in grains and cereals. 
C) with moderate amounts of alcohol. 
D) high in animal fats.

Question 15

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Accepted Answer

Short and medium chain fatty acids and g

Question 16

Fish oils are a good dietary source of:

Accepted Answer

A) emulsifiers. 
B) tropical oils. 
C) omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) trans fatty acids. 
A) emulsifiers. 
B) tropical oils. 
C) omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) trans fatty acids.

Which of the following health problems can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease?

A dietary approach that protects against heart disease is the consumption of foods high in:

The end of a fatty acid chain containing a methyl group is also referred to as the __________ end.

The oxidation of LDLs:

Which of the following profiles is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Explain the steps of lipid digestion.

The function of bile in triglyceride digestion is:

Which of the following dietary practices does NOT help to protect a person from developing heart disease?

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Which of the following is FALSE about eating a healthy diet?

Which of the following is used as an emulsifier in foods?

High levels of HDL in the blood are associated with:

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Fish oils are a good dietary source of:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

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Exam 5: Lipids

Which of the following health problems can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease?

A dietary approach that protects against heart disease is the consumption of foods high in:

The end of a fatty acid chain containing a methyl group is also referred to as the __________ end.

The oxidation of LDLs:

Which of the following profiles is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Explain the steps of lipid digestion.

The function of bile in triglyceride digestion is:

Which of the following dietary practices does NOT help to protect a person from developing heart disease?

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Which of the following is FALSE about eating a healthy diet?

Which of the following is used as an emulsifier in foods?

High levels of HDL in the blood are associated with:

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Fish oils are a good dietary source of:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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