Question 1

What fat replacer is a noncaloric artificial fat made from fatty acids and sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caprenin 
B)  Stevia 
C)  Simplesse 
D)  Splenda 
E)  Olestra 
A)  Caprenin 
B)  Stevia 
C)  Simplesse 
D)  Splenda 
E)  Olestra

Question 2

How is a trans fatty acid different from other unsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  A trans fatty acid has at least two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom in the chain. 
B)  At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on opposite sides of the carbon chain instead of on the same side. 
C)  A trans fatty acid's carbon chain contains at least one double bond between two carbon atoms instead of all single bonds. 
D)  At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on the same side of the carbon chain instead of on opposite sides. 
E)  A trans fatty acid has two additional carbon atoms and two additional hydrogen atoms. 
A)  A trans fatty acid has at least two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom in the chain. 
B)  At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on opposite sides of the carbon chain instead of on the same side. 
C)  A trans fatty acid's carbon chain contains at least one double bond between two carbon atoms instead of all single bonds. 
D)  At a trans fatty acid's point of unsaturation, the hydrogens are on the same side of the carbon chain instead of on opposite sides. 
E)  A trans fatty acid has two additional carbon atoms and two additional hydrogen atoms.

Question 3

A desirable level of total blood cholesterol in adults is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 mg/dL 
B)  200-239 mg/dL 
C)  240-259 mg/dL 
D)  260-274 mg/dL 
E)  275-300 mg/dL 
A)  200 mg/dL 
B)  200-239 mg/dL 
C)  240-259 mg/dL 
D)  260-274 mg/dL 
E)  275-300 mg/dL

Question 4

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have.
Which choice would be best in order for Jack to lower his LDL cholesterol without decreasing his HDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce exercise. 
B)  Eat an atherogenic diet. 
C)  Switch back to butter instead of margarine. 
D)  Eat cashews and use olive oil. 
E)  Eat more trans fats when possible. 
A)  Reduce exercise. 
B)  Eat an atherogenic diet. 
C)  Switch back to butter instead of margarine. 
D)  Eat cashews and use olive oil. 
E)  Eat more trans fats when possible.

Question 5

The American Heart Association recommends a saturated fat intake of ____ of total calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  21-25 percent 
B)  15-20 percent 
C)  10-12 percent 
D)  5-6 percent 
E)  2-4 percent 
A)  21-25 percent 
B)  15-20 percent 
C)  10-12 percent 
D)  5-6 percent 
E)  2-4 percent

Question 6

Foam cells play an important role in preventing heart disease progression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Mediterranean diet provides about 30 to 35 percent of calories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the effect of hypertension in contributing to atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

Hypertension makes atherosclerosis worse

Question 9

Some studies show that garlic may reduce blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All food fats contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lecithin is a major constituent of cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What factor is associated with the process of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Artery walls become more elastic 
B)  Passage through the arteries narrows 
C)  White blood cells remove plaque formations 
D)  HDL particles penetrate the walls of the arteries 
E)  Red blood cells and oxidized LDL create plaque formations 
A)  Artery walls become more elastic 
B)  Passage through the arteries narrows 
C)  White blood cells remove plaque formations 
D)  HDL particles penetrate the walls of the arteries 
E)  Red blood cells and oxidized LDL create plaque formations

Question 13

Identify factors that impact HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

Factors that impact HDL levels: 
• One f

Question 14

Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis is so common and weakens the heart 
B)  women tend to eat more fat in their diets after they reach 55 
C)  stress levels increase while activity levels decrease 
D)  menopause leads to the overproduction of chylomicrons 
E)  low estrogen levels lower HDL and raise LDL 
A)  osteoporosis is so common and weakens the heart 
B)  women tend to eat more fat in their diets after they reach 55 
C)  stress levels increase while activity levels decrease 
D)  menopause leads to the overproduction of chylomicrons 
E)  low estrogen levels lower HDL and raise LDL

Question 15

For each of the following ingredients, suggest a substitution that is lower in unhealthy fats: 
a.cheddar cheese 
b.2% milk 
c.mayonnaise 
d.one whole egg 
e.pastry desserts 
f.fish sticks 
g.pasta with Alfredo sauce 
h.solid shortening (stir-frying) 
i.salad dressing

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following ingredients, suggest...

Question 16

Vignette #2 Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob understand this topic better.
Bob read an article about how fat travels in his body. He learned that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood cholesterol is carried in LDLs and deposited in plaque inside his arteries 
B)  chylomicrons travel in HDLs and are taken back to his liver for disposal 
C)  fat from a recent meal is carried in HDL to his liver for storage 
D)  HDL makes fat available to body cells via dietary enzymes 
E)  HDL is soluble in water and its particles are carried through plasma into the lymph system 
A)  blood cholesterol is carried in LDLs and deposited in plaque inside his arteries 
B)  chylomicrons travel in HDLs and are taken back to his liver for disposal 
C)  fat from a recent meal is carried in HDL to his liver for storage 
D)  HDL makes fat available to body cells via dietary enzymes 
E)  HDL is soluble in water and its particles are carried through plasma into the lymph system

Question 17

Fats provide _____ by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an energy reserve; promoting hunger 
B)  satiety; slowing stomach emptying 
C)  climate control; cushioning organs 
D)  shock absorption; coating cell membranes 
E)  body temperature homeostasis; dissipating excess body heat 
A)  an energy reserve; promoting hunger 
B)  satiety; slowing stomach emptying 
C)  climate control; cushioning organs 
D)  shock absorption; coating cell membranes 
E)  body temperature homeostasis; dissipating excess body heat

Question 18

Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the DV for saturated fat is 20 grams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What fat replacer was the first to gain the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simplesse 
B)  Olestra 
C)  Caprenin 
D)  Stevia 
E)  Placebo 
A)  Simplesse 
B)  Olestra 
C)  Caprenin 
D)  Stevia 
E)  Placebo

Question 20

Vignette #2 Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob understand this topic better.
Bob wants to lower his blood cholesterol. What piece of advice should he ignore ?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should lower your intake of trans fats only, not of other types of fat. 
B)  Lowering your saturated fat intake may be more important than reducing dietary cholesterol. 
C)  Eat more plant sources of fats to lower total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. 
D)  Eat more high-soluble fiber foods such as legumes. 
E)  Bake or grill fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats. 
A)  You should lower your intake of trans fats only, not of other types of fat. 
B)  Lowering your saturated fat intake may be more important than reducing dietary cholesterol. 
C)  Eat more plant sources of fats to lower total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. 
D)  Eat more high-soluble fiber foods such as legumes. 
E)  Bake or grill fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats.

What fat replacer is a noncaloric artificial fat made from fatty acids and sucrose?

How is a trans fatty acid different from other unsaturated fatty acids?

A desirable level of total blood cholesterol in adults is ____.

The American Heart Association recommends a saturated fat intake of ____ of total calories.

Foam cells play an important role in preventing heart disease progression.

The Mediterranean diet provides about 30 to 35 percent of calories from fat.

Explain the effect of hypertension in contributing to atherosclerosis.

Some studies show that garlic may reduce blood pressure.

All food fats contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

Lecithin is a major constituent of cell membranes.

What factor is associated with the process of atherosclerosis?

Identify factors that impact HDL levels.

Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because ____.

For each of the following ingredients, suggest a substitution that is lower in unhealthy fats: a.cheddar cheese b.2% milk c.mayonnaise d.one whole egg e.pastry desserts f.fish sticks g.pasta with Alfredo sauce h.solid shortening (stir-frying) i.salad dressing

Fats provide _ by _.

Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the DV for saturated fat is 20 grams.

What fat replacer was the first to gain the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 5: The Lipids Fats and Oils

What fat replacer is a noncaloric artificial fat made from fatty acids and sucrose?

How is a trans fatty acid different from other unsaturated fatty acids?

A desirable level of total blood cholesterol in adults is ____.

The American Heart Association recommends a saturated fat intake of ____ of total calories.

Foam cells play an important role in preventing heart disease progression.

The Mediterranean diet provides about 30 to 35 percent of calories from fat.

Explain the effect of hypertension in contributing to atherosclerosis.

Some studies show that garlic may reduce blood pressure.

All food fats contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

Lecithin is a major constituent of cell membranes.

What factor is associated with the process of atherosclerosis?

Identify factors that impact HDL levels.

Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because ____.

For each of the following ingredients, suggest a substitution that is lower in unhealthy fats: a.cheddar cheese b.2% milk c.mayonnaise d.one whole egg e.pastry desserts f.fish sticks g.pasta with Alfredo sauce h.solid shortening (stir-frying) i.salad dressing

Fats provide _____ by _____.

Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, the DV for saturated fat is 20 grams.

What fat replacer was the first to gain the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

Fats provide _ by _.