Question 1

Describe the process of storing fat in adipose tissue and discuss the importance of our ability to store fat.

Accepted Answer

Chylomicrons, which are filled with the

Question 2

Which of the following food items would contain the highest amount of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  steamed broccoli 
B)  canola oil 
C)  skim milk 
D)  butter 
A)  steamed broccoli 
B)  canola oil 
C)  skim milk 
D)  butter

Question 3

Medium-chain fatty acids are how many carbon atoms in length?

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 6 
B)  at least 12 
C)  at least 14 
D)  at least 16 
A)  at least 6 
B)  at least 12 
C)  at least 14 
D)  at least 16

Question 4

When faced with the decision of what type of fat to use, it is advisable to

Accepted Answer

A)  choose trans fat free margarines over butter. 
B)  choose butter over trans fat free margarine. 
C)  avoid butter and margarine all together. 
D)  use mayonnaise instead of butter or margarine. 
A)  choose trans fat free margarines over butter. 
B)  choose butter over trans fat free margarine. 
C)  avoid butter and margarine all together. 
D)  use mayonnaise instead of butter or margarine.

Question 5

Which lipoprotein transports dietary fat out of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicron 
B)  sterol 
C)  low density lipoprotein (LDL) 
D)  phospholipid 
A)  chylomicron 
B)  sterol 
C)  low density lipoprotein (LDL) 
D)  phospholipid

Question 6

How many kilocalories are potentially provided by 25 grams of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 kilocalories 
B)  100 kilocalories 
C)  225 kilocalories 
D)  2,250 kilocalories 
A)  23 kilocalories 
B)  100 kilocalories 
C)  225 kilocalories 
D)  2,250 kilocalories

Question 7

Which of the following forms of fat is NOT found in the foods we eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL cholesterol 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  plant sterols 
A)  LDL cholesterol 
B)  phospholipids 
C)  triglycerides 
D)  plant sterols

Question 8

What are 3 practical guidelines to follow to help reduce your intake of trans fats?

Accepted Answer

-Limit your intake of foods that contain

Question 9

Yesterday Shannon consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 60 grams of fat. What percentage of her kcal came from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  13% 
B)  15% 
C)  29% 
D)  35% 
A)  13% 
B)  15% 
C)  29% 
D)  35%

Question 10

Why are phospholipids NOT an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our bodies manufacture phospholipids. 
B)  Phospholipids are not naturally found in the healthy body. 
C)  Beneficial GI bacteria produce phospholipids. 
D)  They provide no useful function in the human body. 
A)  Our bodies manufacture phospholipids. 
B)  Phospholipids are not naturally found in the healthy body. 
C)  Beneficial GI bacteria produce phospholipids. 
D)  They provide no useful function in the human body.

Question 11

Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  phospholipids 
D)  sterols 
A)  fatty acids 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  phospholipids 
D)  sterols

Question 12

Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  corn oil 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  beef fat 
D)  butter 
A)  corn oil 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  beef fat 
D)  butter

Question 13

The term monounsaturated describes a fatty acid containing one double bond between two carbon atoms along the chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Saturated fatty acids can occur in either a cis or trans shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How many double bonds does a saturated fatty acid contain between carbons?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  more than two 
A)  none 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  more than two

Question 16

Saturated fats are

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid at room temperature. 
B)  found primarily in foods derived from plants. 
C)  found in whole milk and beef. 
D)  protective of our health. 
A)  liquid at room temperature. 
B)  found primarily in foods derived from plants. 
C)  found in whole milk and beef. 
D)  protective of our health.

Question 17

Invisible or "hidden" fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following describes lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  organic nutrients that are insoluble in water 
B)  inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in water 
C)  organic nutrients that are insoluble in fat 
D)  inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in fat 
A)  organic nutrients that are insoluble in water 
B)  inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in water 
C)  organic nutrients that are insoluble in fat 
D)  inorganic nutrients that are insoluble in fat

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of fat in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat assists in the transport of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  Fat maintains the integrity of cell membranes. 
C)  Fat provides insulation to help retain body heat. 
D)  Fats make us feel hungry. 
A)  Fat assists in the transport of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  Fat maintains the integrity of cell membranes. 
C)  Fat provides insulation to help retain body heat. 
D)  Fats make us feel hungry.

Question 20

How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  as little as possible 
B)  3% of total energy intake 
C)  9% of total energy intake 
D)  20% of total energy intake 
A)  as little as possible 
B)  3% of total energy intake 
C)  9% of total energy intake 
D)  20% of total energy intake

Exam 5: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Describe the process of storing fat in adipose tissue and discuss the importance of our ability to store fat.

Which of the following food items would contain the highest amount of saturated fat?

Medium-chain fatty acids are how many carbon atoms in length?

When faced with the decision of what type of fat to use, it is advisable to

Which lipoprotein transports dietary fat out of the small intestine?

How many kilocalories are potentially provided by 25 grams of fat?

Which of the following forms of fat is NOT found in the foods we eat?

What are 3 practical guidelines to follow to help reduce your intake of trans fats?

Yesterday Shannon consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 60 grams of fat. What percentage of her kcal came from fat?

Why are phospholipids NOT an essential nutrient?

Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

The term monounsaturated describes a fatty acid containing one double bond between two carbon atoms along the chain.

Saturated fatty acids can occur in either a cis or trans shape.

How many double bonds does a saturated fatty acid contain between carbons?

Saturated fats are

Invisible or "hidden" fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

Which of the following describes lipids?

Which of the following is NOT a function of fat in the human body?

How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?

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