Question 1

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B) saturated fatty acids. 
C) hydrogenated fats. 
D) phospholipids. 
A) polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B) saturated fatty acids. 
C) hydrogenated fats. 
D) phospholipids.

Question 2

The oxidation of LDLs:

Accepted Answer

A) recruits macrophages with scavenger receptors to the site. 
B) increases inflammation. 
C) results in the formation of foam cells. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) recruits macrophages with scavenger receptors to the site. 
B) increases inflammation. 
C) results in the formation of foam cells. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 3

A(n)___________ fatty acid has a carbon-carbon double bond with the hydrogen atoms on the same side of the double bond.

Accepted Answer

A) cis 
B) trans 
C) essential 
D) nonessential 
A) cis 
B) trans 
C) essential 
D) nonessential

Question 4

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 5

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Accepted Answer

Short and medium chain fatty acids and g

Question 6

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 7

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

Accepted Answer

A) high in fish. 
B) high in grains and cereals. 
C) with moderate amounts of alcohol. 
D) high in animal fats. 
A) high in fish. 
B) high in grains and cereals. 
C) with moderate amounts of alcohol. 
D) high in animal fats.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fats are beneficial in regards to:

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease. 
B) rheumatoid arthritis. 
C) multiple sclerosis. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) heart disease. 
B) rheumatoid arthritis. 
C) multiple sclerosis. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 11

Most fatty acids in food and in the body are bound to a molecule called:

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) phospholipids. 
C) lecithin. 
D) glycerol. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) phospholipids. 
C) lecithin. 
D) glycerol.

Question 12

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 13

Hormone sensitive lipase:

Accepted Answer

A) is activated during periods of fasting . 
B) is needed to deposit fatty acids into adipose tissue. 
C) is needed for phosphoglyceride digestion. 
D) is required for lipid digestion by cells lining blood vessels. 
A) is activated during periods of fasting . 
B) is needed to deposit fatty acids into adipose tissue. 
C) is needed for phosphoglyceride digestion. 
D) is required for lipid digestion by cells lining blood vessels.

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following is required for cells to take up low-density lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipoprotein lipase 
B) Homocysteine 
C) LDL receptors 
D) Insulin 
A) Lipoprotein lipase 
B) Homocysteine 
C) LDL receptors 
D) Insulin

Question 16

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

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are examples of:

The oxidation of LDLs:

A(n)___________ fatty acid has a carbon-carbon double bond with the hydrogen atoms on the same side of the double bond.

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

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

Women tend to develop heart disease later than men because:

The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fats are beneficial in regards to:

Most fatty acids in food and in the body are bound to a molecule called:

Foods containing fat replacers:

Hormone sensitive lipase:

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

Which of the following is required for cells to take up low-density lipoproteins?

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 5: Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are examples of:

The oxidation of LDLs:

A(n)___________ fatty acid has a carbon-carbon double bond with the hydrogen atoms on the same side of the double bond.

Which of the following is an example of tropical oil?

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

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

Women tend to develop heart disease later than men because:

The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fats are beneficial in regards to:

Most fatty acids in food and in the body are bound to a molecule called:

Foods containing fat replacers:

Hormone sensitive lipase:

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

Which of the following is required for cells to take up low-density lipoproteins?

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters