Question 1

Discuss the relationship between the amount of fat in the diet and the incidence of obesity.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the amount of f

Question 2

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 3

Cholesterol is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) trans fatty acid. 
B) phospholipid. 
C) essential nutrient. 
D) sterol. 
A) trans fatty acid. 
B) phospholipid. 
C) essential nutrient. 
D) sterol.

Question 4

Foods containing fat replacers:

Accepted Answer

A) provide less fat and kcalories. 
B) cause fat soluble vitamins to be poorly absorbed. 
C) are not necessarily nutrient dense. 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) provide less fat and kcalories. 
B) cause fat soluble vitamins to be poorly absorbed. 
C) are not necessarily nutrient dense. 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 5

In general,populations that have a high intake of total fat have a higher incidence of __________ than populations that have a lower intake.

Accepted Answer

A) certain types of cancer 
B) heart disease 
C) obesity 
D) all of these choices are correct 
A) certain types of cancer 
B) heart disease 
C) obesity 
D) all of these choices are correct

Question 6

All of the following foods EXCEPT _____________help reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) oats 
B) flaxseed 
C) nuts 
D) margarine containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils 
A) oats 
B) flaxseed 
C) nuts 
D) margarine containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils

Question 7

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 8

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A) chylomicrons. 
B) LDLs. 
C) VLDLs. 
D) HDLs. 
A) chylomicrons. 
B) LDLs. 
C) VLDLs. 
D) HDLs.

Question 9

Current recommendations regarding fat intake suggest a healthy diet should:

Accepted Answer

A) contain at least 20% of total kcals from saturated fats. 
B) provide 20 to 35% of total calories (kcal)from fat. 
C) limit the intake of foods high in monounsaturated fatty acids. 
D) All of these are healthy recommendations regarding fat intake. 
A) contain at least 20% of total kcals from saturated fats. 
B) provide 20 to 35% of total calories (kcal)from fat. 
C) limit the intake of foods high in monounsaturated fatty acids. 
D) All of these are healthy recommendations regarding fat intake.

Question 10

When energy is ingested in excess of needs,the excess:

Accepted Answer

A) is lost as heat. 
B) is converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue. 
C) is converted into cholesterol and stored in the liver. 
D) is metabolized by the muscles and stored as ATP. 
A) is lost as heat. 
B) is converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue. 
C) is converted into cholesterol and stored in the liver. 
D) is metabolized by the muscles and stored as ATP.

Question 11

Chylocmicrons are formed in the:

Accepted Answer

A) intestine. 
B) liver. 
C) lymph. 
D) blood. 
A) intestine. 
B) liver. 
C) lymph. 
D) blood.

Question 12

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 13

Which statement is true about hamburger that is labeled 80% lean?

Accepted Answer

A) 80% of the kcalories are from protein and 20% are from fat 
B) This is the leanest ground beef that can be purchased. 
C) 20% of the weight of the meat is fat 
D) 80% of the kcalories are from fat 
A) 80% of the kcalories are from protein and 20% are from fat 
B) This is the leanest ground beef that can be purchased. 
C) 20% of the weight of the meat is fat 
D) 80% of the kcalories are from fat

Question 14

What initially causes an atherosclerotic plaque to begin developing?

Accepted Answer

A) An essential fatty acid deficiency. 
B) Low blood pressure. 
C) An injury to the artery wall. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) An essential fatty acid deficiency. 
B) Low blood pressure. 
C) An injury to the artery wall. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Women tend to develop heart disease later than men because:

Accepted Answer

A) women have lower levels of HDLs compared to men. 
B) women tend to consume more trans fatty acids than men. 
C) the hormone estrogen has a protective effect in women before menopause. 
D) women have a greater density of blood vessels than men which helps blood to circulate more efficiently. 
A) women have lower levels of HDLs compared to men. 
B) women tend to consume more trans fatty acids than men. 
C) the hormone estrogen has a protective effect in women before menopause. 
D) women have a greater density of blood vessels than men which helps blood to circulate more efficiently.

Question 16

The precursor(s)for eicosanoids with health promoting properties is/are:

Accepted Answer

A) arachidonic acid. 
B) omega-6 fatty acids. 
C) omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) oleic acid. 
A) arachidonic acid. 
B) omega-6 fatty acids. 
C) omega-3 fatty acids. 
D) oleic acid.

Question 17

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 18

Explain the function of pancreatic lipase,lipoprotein lipase and hormone sensitive lipase.

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic lipase is an enzyme produced

Question 19

Which of the following most accurately describes the chemical structure of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A) A three carbon molecule bound to nitrogen. 
B) A carbon chain bound to a phosphate group. 
C) A multiple ring structure with a sugar group attached. 
D) A chain of carbon atoms linked together by chemical bonds. 
A) A three carbon molecule bound to nitrogen. 
B) A carbon chain bound to a phosphate group. 
C) A multiple ring structure with a sugar group attached. 
D) A chain of carbon atoms linked together by chemical bonds.

Question 20

The primary function of lipoprotein lipase is to:

Accepted Answer

A) convert nonessential fatty acids into essential fatty acids. 
B) transport lipids through the blood. 
C) convert cis fatty acids into trans fatty acids. 
D) help clear triglycerides from circulating lipoproteins in the blood. 
A) convert nonessential fatty acids into essential fatty acids. 
B) transport lipids through the blood. 
C) convert cis fatty acids into trans fatty acids. 
D) help clear triglycerides from circulating lipoproteins in the blood.

Exam 5: Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Discuss the relationship between the amount of fat in the diet and the incidence of obesity.

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

Cholesterol is an example of a(n):

Foods containing fat replacers:

In general,populations that have a high intake of total fat have a higher incidence of __________ than populations that have a lower intake.

All of the following foods EXCEPT _____________help reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

Current recommendations regarding fat intake suggest a healthy diet should:

When energy is ingested in excess of needs,the excess:

Chylocmicrons are formed in the:

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

Which statement is true about hamburger that is labeled 80% lean?

What initially causes an atherosclerotic plaque to begin developing?

Women tend to develop heart disease later than men because:

The precursor(s)for eicosanoids with health promoting properties is/are:

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

Explain the function of pancreatic lipase,lipoprotein lipase and hormone sensitive lipase.

Which of the following most accurately describes the chemical structure of a fatty acid?

The primary function of lipoprotein lipase is to:

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