Exam 5: Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Diets high in trans fatty acids are associated with:

Which of the following cannot be added to foods in Canada?

Orlistat is a drug that inhibits the enzyme lipase. Explain how this could potentially reduce body weight.

During exercise, epinephrine activates the enzyme ________ in the adipose tissue, thus facilitating the breakdown of stored fat.

Which of the following is a crucial role of fats in the body that cannot be performed by carbohydrates or proteins?

________ are a critical structural component of a cell's membrane.

The primary enzyme for digesting lipids in the small intestine is called:

If an individual wanted to increase their intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which of the following foods should they add to their diet?

Compare and contrast the different lipoproteins used for lipid transport in the blood. How would you want to modify the low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases?

Jack has a strong family history of heart disease. He would like to make some diet and lifestyle changes to reduce his risk for cardiovascular diseases. He tells you that currently he consumes eight ounces of red meat for dinner every night, has an average of 14 g of fibre per day, has two glasses of wine most days, and often eats salty foods. Provide Jack with some suggestions to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease.

________ is an example of a fat replacer.

Most lipids are transported as part of spherical compounds called:

Eicosanoids are synthesized from which types of fatty acids?

How many calories are potentially provided by 25 grams of fat?

Not a true lipoprotein, this structural arrangement transports fats into the enterocyte for absorption.

The most common lipids found in food are:

If an individual had a disorder that caused them to malabsorb fats, you would expect their levels of vitamins D and E to be low because:

A fatty acid comprised of a 10 carbon chain and one double bond is termed a:

Which hormone signals the gallbladder to contract?

Fat replacers are associated with which of the following health issues?