Question 1

Fat is the most energy dense of all the macronutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made by the body in large quantities. 
B)  They are found only in plant products. 
C)  They decrease the risk of developing heart disease. 
D)  They are created during the hydrogenation process. 
A)  They are made by the body in large quantities. 
B)  They are found only in plant products. 
C)  They decrease the risk of developing heart disease. 
D)  They are created during the hydrogenation process.

Question 3

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is what percentage of total energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 15% 
B)  no more than 20% 
C)  no more than 35% 
D)  no more than 50% 
A)  no more than 15% 
B)  no more than 20% 
C)  no more than 35% 
D)  no more than 50%

Question 4

Beginning in the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

Accepted Answer

Dietary fats usually come mixed with oth

Question 5

Which of the following foods contains hidden fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  olive oil 
B)  zucchini 
C)  chocolate cake 
D)  butter 
A)  olive oil 
B)  zucchini 
C)  chocolate cake 
D)  butter

Question 6

Which of the following are NOT major classes of dietary lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogens 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  sterols 
D)  phospholipids 
A)  glycogens 
B)  triglycerides 
C)  sterols 
D)  phospholipids

Question 7

Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of your friends has decided to purchase orlistat to help her lose weight. She is convinced the $40 for a one-month supply is worth it if she can just lose 10 pounds. After examining the data, how would you counsel your friend? Does the data convince you that fat blockers are worth the money and the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Orlistat is a fat blocker that inhibits

Question 9

Lipids with a glycerol backbone and two fatty acids with a phosphate group are known as sterols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lipids can be either solid or liquid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List 5 roles of lipids in our bodies.

Accepted Answer

-Fats provide energy.
-Fats are a major

Question 12

Unless labeled as zero trans fatty acids, most margarines will have more trans fatty acids than butter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fatty acids released from storage travel in the blood attached to the protein

Accepted Answer

A)  lysine. 
B)  cysteine. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  methionine. 
A)  lysine. 
B)  cysteine. 
C)  albumin. 
D)  methionine.

Question 14

Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  coconut and palm oils 
B)  olive oil and cashew nuts 
C)  safflower and corn oils 
D)  butter and lard 
A)  coconut and palm oils 
B)  olive oil and cashew nuts 
C)  safflower and corn oils 
D)  butter and lard

Question 15

People attempting to lose weight will be most successful if they limit their consumption of fat to less than 15% of kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cashews are high in saturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the daily recommended intake of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  as little as possible 
B)  no more than 2% of total energy intake 
C)  no more than 5% of total energy intake 
D)  no more than 10% of total energy intake 
A)  as little as possible 
B)  no more than 2% of total energy intake 
C)  no more than 5% of total energy intake 
D)  no more than 10% of total energy intake

Question 18

The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  liver. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  liver. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  large intestine.

Question 19

Discuss the impact of environmental contaminants on the current recommendations for safe fish consumption. What are the 'pros' and 'cons' of telling people to eat more fish because it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty a

Question 20

Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  short-chain 
B)  monounsaturated 
C)  saturated 
D)  polyunsaturated 
A)  short-chain 
B)  monounsaturated 
C)  saturated 
D)  polyunsaturated

Exam 5: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Fat is the most energy dense of all the macronutrients.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is what percentage of total energy intake?

Beginning in the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

Which of the following foods contains hidden fats?

Which of the following are NOT major classes of dietary lipids?

Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids.

Lipids with a glycerol backbone and two fatty acids with a phosphate group are known as sterols.

Lipids can be either solid or liquid at room temperature.

List 5 roles of lipids in our bodies.

Unless labeled as zero trans fatty acids, most margarines will have more trans fatty acids than butter.

Fatty acids released from storage travel in the blood attached to the protein

Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?

People attempting to lose weight will be most successful if they limit their consumption of fat to less than 15% of kilocalories.

Cashews are high in saturated fats.

What is the daily recommended intake of saturated fat?

The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the

Discuss the impact of environmental contaminants on the current recommendations for safe fish consumption. What are the 'pros' and 'cons' of telling people to eat more fish because it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?

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