Question 1

All of the following foods are major contributors of healthful fatty acids except:​

Accepted Answer

A) olives,which are high in monounsaturated fats. 
B) nondairy creamer,which is high in trans fats. 
C) ​mayonnaise,which is high in omega-6 fatty acids. 
D) ​flaxseed,which is high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
E) ​avocados,which are high in unsaturated fats. 
A) olives,which are high in monounsaturated fats. 
B) nondairy creamer,which is high in trans fats. 
C) ​mayonnaise,which is high in omega-6 fatty acids. 
D) ​flaxseed,which is high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
E) ​avocados,which are high in unsaturated fats. B

Question 2

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) digest fats in the stomach. 
B) emulsify fats in the small intestine.​ 
C) ​transport fats through the circulatory system. 
D) ​split fats into smaller components. 
E) ​hydrogenate the double bonds of fatty acids. 
A) digest fats in the stomach. 
B) emulsify fats in the small intestine.​ 
C) ​transport fats through the circulatory system. 
D) ​split fats into smaller components. 
E) ​hydrogenate the double bonds of fatty acids. B

Question 3

The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Vegetable oils comprise most of the added fat in the diet because:​

Accepted Answer

A) they are appropriate for vegetarians as well as omnivores. 
B) consumers prefer their taste. 
C) ​consumers tend to choose butter over margarine. 
D) ​they have a reputation as a "comfort" or "luxury" food. 
E) ​food manufacturers add them to processed foods. 
A) they are appropriate for vegetarians as well as omnivores. 
B) consumers prefer their taste. 
C) ​consumers tend to choose butter over margarine. 
D) ​they have a reputation as a "comfort" or "luxury" food. 
E) ​food manufacturers add them to processed foods.

Question 5

Which statement is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) All meats are higher in protein than in fat. 
B) All dairy products are saturated fat sources. 
C) ​Grain products are solid fat free. 
D) ​Cream and butter are a source of solid fats. 
E) ​Skim milk contains some solid fat. 
A) All meats are higher in protein than in fat. 
B) All dairy products are saturated fat sources. 
C) ​Grain products are solid fat free. 
D) ​Cream and butter are a source of solid fats. 
E) ​Skim milk contains some solid fat.

Question 6

A woman who is pregnant is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury.What would you tell her?​

Accepted Answer

A) She can select fish species that provide EPA and DHA but are low in mercury such as salmon. 
B) She can substitute foods with high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) She needs to increase her intake of omega-6 fatty acids to provide protection from heart disease. 
D) Margarines and vegetable oils are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used instead of fish. 
E) She can eat any farm-raised fish and be guaranteed to receive the omega-3 benefit without the mercury risk. 
A) She can select fish species that provide EPA and DHA but are low in mercury such as salmon. 
B) She can substitute foods with high omega-6 fatty acid content because it can be converted to omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) She needs to increase her intake of omega-6 fatty acids to provide protection from heart disease. 
D) Margarines and vegetable oils are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and can be used instead of fish. 
E) She can eat any farm-raised fish and be guaranteed to receive the omega-3 benefit without the mercury risk.

Question 7

A good way for Jason to lower his LDL would be to:​

Accepted Answer

A) top his usual ice cream dessert with nuts. 
B) use vegetable shortening in the place of lard. 
C) ​take peanut oil as a supplement to his current diet. 
D) ​eat more grain-based than milk-based sweets. 
E) ​use olive oil in the place of butter. 
A) top his usual ice cream dessert with nuts. 
B) use vegetable shortening in the place of lard. 
C) ​take peanut oil as a supplement to his current diet. 
D) ​eat more grain-based than milk-based sweets. 
E) ​use olive oil in the place of butter.

Question 8

Which statement about spreadable margarines made from polyunsaturated oils is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) If the label reads "0 g trans fat," this guarantees the product is completely trans fat free. 
B) The oil remains a liquid at lower temperatures after the hydrogen is added. 
C) ​The margarine becomes less saturated than the original oil. 
D) Hydrogen is forced into the oil and some of the unsaturated fatty acids accept it.​ 
E) ​The oil is treated with preservative additives such as BHA and BHT during processing. 
A) If the label reads "0 g trans fat," this guarantees the product is completely trans fat free. 
B) The oil remains a liquid at lower temperatures after the hydrogen is added. 
C) ​The margarine becomes less saturated than the original oil. 
D) Hydrogen is forced into the oil and some of the unsaturated fatty acids accept it.​ 
E) ​The oil is treated with preservative additives such as BHA and BHT during processing.

Question 9

To protect yourself from consuming too much _____,you would limit your consumption of swordfish,king mackerel,and shark.​

Accepted Answer

A) lead 
B) arsenic​ 
C) ​iodine 
D) ​mercury 
E) ​iron 
A) lead 
B) arsenic​ 
C) ​iodine 
D) ​mercury 
E) ​iron

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four 
E) ​five 
A) one 
B) two 
C) ​three 
D) ​four 
E) ​five

Question 11

A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike.Which should she take?​

Accepted Answer

A) granola bar,cherry tomatoes,dried apricots 
B) baby carrots,yogurt,apple,wheat crackers 
C) ​juice box,pretzels,banana,2 oz.string cheese 
D) ​bagel,fresh grapes,sports drink 
E) ​2 oz.string cheese,roasted nuts,avocado 
A) granola bar,cherry tomatoes,dried apricots 
B) baby carrots,yogurt,apple,wheat crackers 
C) ​juice box,pretzels,banana,2 oz.string cheese 
D) ​bagel,fresh grapes,sports drink 
E) ​2 oz.string cheese,roasted nuts,avocado

Question 12

Intake of which substance is associated with atrial fibrillation,a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat?​

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 acid 
B) monounsaturated fat​ 
C) ​polyunsaturated fat 
D) ​palmitic acid 
E) ​stearic acid 
A) omega-3 acid 
B) monounsaturated fat​ 
C) ​polyunsaturated fat 
D) ​palmitic acid 
E) ​stearic acid

Question 13

​How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) All plant oils are unsaturated because they are liquid at room temperature. 
B) Solid fats that melt at a high temperature are unsaturated. 
C) ​Oils that remain liquid at room temperature are primarily unsaturated. 
D) ​Beef fat is considered unsaturated because cattle eat only plant foods. 
E) ​All fat that is solid at low temperatures is unsaturated. 
A) All plant oils are unsaturated because they are liquid at room temperature. 
B) Solid fats that melt at a high temperature are unsaturated. 
C) ​Oils that remain liquid at room temperature are primarily unsaturated. 
D) ​Beef fat is considered unsaturated because cattle eat only plant foods. 
E) ​All fat that is solid at low temperatures is unsaturated.

Question 14

About 95% of the lipids in foods and in the human body are:​

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides.​ 
B) phospholipids. 
C) ​sterols. 
D) ​cholesterol. 
E) ​saturated fats. 
A) triglycerides.​ 
B) phospholipids. 
C) ​sterols. 
D) ​cholesterol. 
E) ​saturated fats.

Question 15

Replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates:

Accepted Answer

A) reduces total and LDL cholesterol but significantly increases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol. 
B) raises LDL and HDL cholesterol,and in addition,significantly increases blood triglycerides. 
C) ​reduces LDL and HDL cholesterol and significantly decreases blood triglycerides. 
D) ​raises total and LDL cholesterol but significantly decreases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol. 
E) ​raises LDL cholesterol,decreases blood triglycerides,and significantly reduces HDL cholesterol. 
A) reduces total and LDL cholesterol but significantly increases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol. 
B) raises LDL and HDL cholesterol,and in addition,significantly increases blood triglycerides. 
C) ​reduces LDL and HDL cholesterol and significantly decreases blood triglycerides. 
D) ​raises total and LDL cholesterol but significantly decreases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol. 
E) ​raises LDL cholesterol,decreases blood triglycerides,and significantly reduces HDL cholesterol.

Question 16

Triglycerides consist of:​

Accepted Answer

A) three fatty acids bonded to each other. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) ​three glycerol molecules. 
D) ​branched chains of carbon atoms. 
E) ​three fatty acids attached to glycerol. 
A) three fatty acids bonded to each other. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) ​three glycerol molecules. 
D) ​branched chains of carbon atoms. 
E) ​three fatty acids attached to glycerol.

Question 17

Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the statement "light" appears on the front of an olive oil bottle,this indicates that:​

Accepted Answer

A) the oil is lower in calories than virgin olive oil. 
B) the oil is an organic food. 
C) ​the oil has likely been extracted chemically rather than mechanically. 
D) ​the oil contains no pesticides. 
E) ​the oil is lower in monounsaturated fats than virgin olive oil. 
A) the oil is lower in calories than virgin olive oil. 
B) the oil is an organic food. 
C) ​the oil has likely been extracted chemically rather than mechanically. 
D) ​the oil contains no pesticides. 
E) ​the oil is lower in monounsaturated fats than virgin olive oil.

Question 19

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:​

Accepted Answer

A) the elimination of most fat from the diet. 
B) the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet. 
C) ​a combination of vegetables,fruits,legumes,whole grains,and seafood. 
D) ​the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish. 
E) ​a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakes. 
A) the elimination of most fat from the diet. 
B) the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet. 
C) ​a combination of vegetables,fruits,legumes,whole grains,and seafood. 
D) ​the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish. 
E) ​a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakes.

Question 20

Foods with hidden or invisible fat include:​

Accepted Answer

A) butter. 
B) baked potatoes. 
C) ​bananas. 
D) ​biscuits. 
E) ​coffee. 
A) butter. 
B) baked potatoes. 
C) ​bananas. 
D) ​biscuits. 
E) ​coffee.

All of the following foods are major contributors of healthful fatty acids except:

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

Vegetable oils comprise most of the added fat in the diet because:

Which statement is true?

A woman who is pregnant is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury.What would you tell her?

A good way for Jason to lower his LDL would be to:

Which statement about spreadable margarines made from polyunsaturated oils is true?

To protect yourself from consuming too much _____,you would limit your consumption of swordfish,king mackerel,and shark.

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

A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike.Which should she take?

Intake of which substance is associated with atrial fibrillation,a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat?

How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

About 95% of the lipids in foods and in the human body are:

Replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates:

Triglycerides consist of:

Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

If the statement "light" appears on the front of an olive oil bottle,this indicates that:

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

Foods with hidden or invisible fat include:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

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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Exam 5: The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

All of the following foods are major contributors of healthful fatty acids except:​

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:​

The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

Vegetable oils comprise most of the added fat in the diet because:​

Which statement is true?​

A woman who is pregnant is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury.What would you tell her?​

A good way for Jason to lower his LDL would be to:​

Which statement about spreadable margarines made from polyunsaturated oils is true?​

To protect yourself from consuming too much _____,you would limit your consumption of swordfish,king mackerel,and shark.​

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

A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike.Which should she take?​

Intake of which substance is associated with atrial fibrillation,a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat?​

​How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

About 95% of the lipids in foods and in the human body are:​

Replacing saturated fats with carbohydrates:

Triglycerides consist of:​

Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

If the statement "light" appears on the front of an olive oil bottle,this indicates that:​

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:​

Foods with hidden or invisible fat include:​

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

All of the following foods are major contributors of healthful fatty acids except:

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

Vegetable oils comprise most of the added fat in the diet because:

Which statement is true?

A woman who is pregnant is concerned about eating fish because of its potential contamination with mercury.What would you tell her?

A good way for Jason to lower his LDL would be to:

Which statement about spreadable margarines made from polyunsaturated oils is true?

To protect yourself from consuming too much _____,you would limit your consumption of swordfish,king mackerel,and shark.

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

A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike.Which should she take?

Intake of which substance is associated with atrial fibrillation,a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat?

How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

About 95% of the lipids in foods and in the human body are:

Triglycerides consist of:

If the statement "light" appears on the front of an olive oil bottle,this indicates that:

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

Foods with hidden or invisible fat include: