Question 1

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) VLDL 
B) LDL 
C) HDL 
D) chylomicron 
A) VLDL 
B) LDL 
C) HDL 
D) chylomicron

Question 2

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg.This condition is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A) stroke. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) peripheral artery disease. 
D) angina. 
A) stroke. 
B) sleep apnea. 
C) peripheral artery disease. 
D) angina.

Question 3

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1.According to this information,

Accepted Answer

A) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat. 
B) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits. 
C) Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease. 
D) None of these is correct. 
A) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat. 
B) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits. 
C) Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease. 
D) None of these is correct.

Question 4

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) palm oil 
B) sunflower oil 
C) canola oil 
D) grapeseed oil 
A) palm oil 
B) sunflower oil 
C) canola oil 
D) grapeseed oil

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
D) A triglyceride has three fatty acids attached to a cholesterol "backbone" molecule. 
A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain. 
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group. 
D) A triglyceride has three fatty acids attached to a cholesterol "backbone" molecule.

Question 6

Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets?

Accepted Answer

A) fast food 
B) liquid margarine 
C) salad dressing 
D) chicken fat 
A) fast food 
B) liquid margarine 
C) salad dressing 
D) chicken fat

Question 7

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) broccoli 
B) peanuts 
C) oranges 
D) chicken 
A) broccoli 
B) peanuts 
C) oranges 
D) chicken

Question 8

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose molecules 
B) nitrogen atoms 
C) fatty acids 
D) phospholipids 
A) glucose molecules 
B) nitrogen atoms 
C) fatty acids 
D) phospholipids

Question 9

Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,he was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,choline,minerals,animal protein,purified water,and corn starch.Within a few weeks,Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head.When _____ was added to his formula,the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated fat 
B) calcium citrate 
C) steroid hormones 
D) oleic acid 
A) polyunsaturated fat 
B) calcium citrate 
C) steroid hormones 
D) oleic acid

Question 10

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) coconut oil 
B) peanut butter 
C) whole milk 
D) sunflower seeds 
A) coconut oil 
B) peanut butter 
C) whole milk 
D) sunflower seeds

Question 11

Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should

Accepted Answer

A) eat more foods that are sources of solid fat. 
B) learn relaxation techniques to manage his emotional stress level. 
C) use stick margarine instead of olive oil. 
D) eat less fatty fish such as tuna and salmon. 
A) eat more foods that are sources of solid fat. 
B) learn relaxation techniques to manage his emotional stress level. 
C) use stick margarine instead of olive oil. 
D) eat less fatty fish such as tuna and salmon.

Question 12

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day

Accepted Answer

A) 150 
B) 250 
C) 350 
D) 450 
A) 150 
B) 250 
C) 350 
D) 450

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg.This condition is a sign of

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1.According to this information,

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets?

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day

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Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

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Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

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Exam 6: Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg.This condition is a sign of

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1.According to this information,

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets?

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

Filters