Question 1

Nutrient characteristics of nuts that may lower heart disease risk include:

Accepted Answer

A)   they are high in dietary fiber.
B)   they contain vitamin E, an antioxidant.
C)   they are low in total fat.
D)   a and b
E)   a and c D

Question 2

All of the following problems are associated with low-fat diets except:

Accepted Answer

A)   they are difficult to maintain over time.
B)   they are not necessarily low-calorie diets.
C)   they may exclude nutritious foods.
D)   they result in nutrient deficiencies. D

Question 3

Use the canola oil label to answer questions 
 
-Which type of fat is the most abundant in this product?

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated fat
B)   monounsaturated fat
C)   polyunsaturated fat
D)   trans fat B

Question 4

A 26-year-old male works in a high-stress sales position. He has a family history of premature heart disease and he is physically inactive. How many risk factors for CVD does he have?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4

Question 5

All of the following foods are major contributors of healthful fatty acids except:

Accepted Answer

A)   olives, which are high in monounsaturated fats.
B)   nondairy creamer, which is high in trans fats.
C)   mayonnaise, which is high in omega-6 fatty acids.
D)   flaxseed, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

Accepted Answer

A)   The liver stops producing bile.
B)   They cannot digest food.
C)   Bile is released directly into the small intestine.
D)   Bile is not delivered into the small intestine.

Question 7

Current recommendations for heart health are to reduce intake of trans fats in the diet. How would this be best accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)   Select foods containing manufactured rather than naturally occurring trans fats.
B)   Read labels to select foods that say "trans-fat free" because all are healthier food selections.
C)   Choose foods with 
D)   Use fat replacers such as olestra, which provide the same nutrient content as regular fats without being saturated.

Question 8

Susanne wants to change her diet to a more heart-healthy pattern. She should:

Accepted Answer

A)   eat her bean burrito with avocado instead of sour cream.
B)   add a snack of almonds to her usual diet.
C)   include olive oil in her meatloaf recipe.
D)   eat cheese snack crackers instead of chips.

Question 9

Use the canola oil label to answer questions 
 
-The statement "100% Natural" appears on the front of the canola bottle. This indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)   the oil is guaranteed to be a wholesome food.
B)   the oil is an organic food.
C)   the oil is made from basic food products.
D)   the oil contains no pesticides.

Question 10

The lipoproteins LDL and HDL are thought to influence heart disease risk because:

Accepted Answer

A)   LDL are much lighter in weight since they do not contain as much cholesterol to take to the cells.
B)   HDL are affected by the amount of cholesterol we eat in our diet.
C)   LDL benefit the heart by transporting cholesterol to the tissues and away from blood.
D)   HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal.

Question 11

It is not recommended that healthy people strictly limit their dietary cholesterol because:

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol is so widespread in all foods that this would result in a monotonous diet.
B)   cholesterol-containing foods have a minimal effect on blood cholesterol in most people.
C)   cholesterol-containing foods are nutritious and should not be eliminated from the diet.
D)   a and b
E)   b and c

Question 12

When attempting to increase intake of the essential fatty acids it would be best to adjust your diet to:

Accepted Answer

A)   eat more omega-6 fatty acids because they are more abundant in foods than omega-3 fatty acids.
B)   increase intake of fish containing EPA and DHA because of heart health benefits.
C)   consume foods that help the body to make linoleic and linolenic acid.
D)   include a fish oil supplement to make up for the deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

Question 13

Compare and contrast the Mediterranean diet pattern and the USDA Food Patterns recommendations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following fats is the most saturated?

Accepted Answer

A)   safflower oil
B)   peanut oil
C)   olive oil
D)   coconut oil

Question 15

To protect yourself from consuming too much _____, you would limit your consumption of swordfish, king mackerel, and shark.

Accepted Answer

A)   lead
B)   arsenic
C)   iodine
D)   mercury

Question 16

An effective way to modify a casserole recipe in order to make it more heart healthy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   use a biscuit dough instead of a bread crumb topping.
B)   replace half of the meat with kidney beans.
C)   omit the olive oil.
D)   substitute cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom.

Question 17

According to the USDA Food Patterns, most adults should limit protein foods intake to 5-7 oz./day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hydrogenation may affect not only the essential fatty acids in oils but also certain vitamins, decreasing their activity in the body.
Controversy 5 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What does the term point of unsaturation mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   the area on a fatty acid chain where the carbon bond is holding a hydrogen
B)   the area on a fatty acid chain where a nitrogen is attached
C)   the area on a fatty acid chain where a hydrogen is missing from the bond
D)   the area on the fatty acid chain where there is a zig-zag formation.

Question 20

Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in the product?

Accepted Answer

A)   hydrogenated vegetable oil
B)   liquid corn oil
C)   shortening
D)   a and b
E)   a and c

Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols