Question 1

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is

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A)  cranberries.
B)  walnuts.
C)  tomatoes.
D)  peanut butter.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

________ are lipid-loaded white blood cells that form plaque in blood vessels.

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A)  Lymphocytes
B)  Neutrophils
C)  Foam cells
D)  LiposomesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Diets high in trans fatty acids tend to ______ levels of LDL in the blood.

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A)  decrease
B)  increaseC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

Studies of the Greenlandic Inuit population have demonstrated a relationship between the consumption of fish and the risk for heart disease.What is the most likely mechanism for the reduction of heart disease risk when fish is consumed?

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A)  The protein in fish lowers the blood cholesterol.
B)  Fish is low in cholesterol.
C)  Fish supplies fatty acids that decrease blood clotting.
D)  The carbohydrate in fish lowers blood cholesterol.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The omega-6 parent fat,linoleic acid,is converted by the body into the long-chain fatty acid,

Accepted Answer

A)  arachidonic acid.
B)  oleic acid.
C)  palmitic acid.
D)  linolenic acid.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to the Food and Nutrition Board,what is the upper limit of fat (in grams) that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  44
B)  78
C)  30
D)  93E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n)

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A)  emulsifier.
B)  lipoprotein.
C)  glycerol.
D)  cholesterol.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Product of the VLDL metabolism that contains primarily cholesterol
Lipoprotein that picks up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources and transfers it to other lipoproteins, as well as directly to the liver
Lipoprotein that carries cholesterol and lipids newly synthesized by the liver
Lipoprotein made in the intestine after fat absorption

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The Answer of HDL and VLDL and Chylomicron and LDL is...

Question 9

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterols
B)  Phospholipids
C)  Triglycerides
D)  MonoglyceridesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

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A)  heart.
B)  liver.
C)  intestine.
D)  brain.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The body stores excess protein as

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A)  muscle tissue.
B)  glycogen.
C)  triglycerides.
D)  bone marrow.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids,it is likely to be _______ at room temperature.

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A)  liquid
B)  solid
C)  rancid
D)  softE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Sterols are similar to triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain fatty acids.
B)  They contain glycerol.
C)  They usually contain three fatty acids.
D)  They do not dissolve in water.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

______ is an essential omega-3 fatty acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linoleic acid (L
A)  
B)  Eicosapentaenoic acid (EP
A)  
C)  Alpha-linolenic acid (AL
A)  
D)  Docasahexaenoic acid (DH
A)  E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A monounsaturated fatty acid contains

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A)  no double bonds.
B)  one double bond.
C)  2 to 12 double bonds.
D)  14 to 24 double bonds.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oleic acid
B)  Linoleic acid
C)  Palmitic acid
D)  Stearic acidE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

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A)  cholesterol.
B)  protein.
C)  total fat.
D)  saturated fat.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

To be transported throughout the body,fats are packaged in structures called

Accepted Answer

A)  sterols.
B)  phospholipids.
C)  lipoproteins.
D)  micelles.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The major function of adipose tissue is to

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A)  store glycogen.
B)  store triglycerides.
C)  synthesize protein for muscle.
D)  synthesize cholesterol.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The plant stanols/sterols,also called phytosterols,work by

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine and lowering its return to the liver.
B)  increasing the absorption of dietary fiber from the small intestine.
C)  decreasing the ability of cholesterol to bind to artery walls.
D)  decreasing trans fat formation in fried foods.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Lipids

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

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One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is

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Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n)

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Diets high in trans fatty acids tend to ______ levels of LDL in the blood.

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The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

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Studies of the Greenlandic Inuit population have demonstrated a relationship between the consumption of fish and the risk for heart disease.What is the most likely mechanism for the reduction of heart disease risk when fish is consumed?

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In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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The omega-6 parent fat,linoleic acid,is converted by the body into the long-chain fatty acid,

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board,what is the upper limit of fat (in grams) that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories per day?

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________ are lipid-loaded white blood cells that form plaque in blood vessels.

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The body stores excess protein as

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The plant stanols/sterols,also called phytosterols,work by

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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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Sterols are similar to triglycerides in which of the following ways?

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The major function of adipose tissue is to

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To be transported throughout the body,fats are packaged in structures called

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Match each of the following description with terms.

______ is an essential omega-3 fatty acid.

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A monounsaturated fatty acid contains

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If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids,it is likely to be _______ at room temperature.

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Exam 5: Lipids

The major dietary factor to be concerned about in relation to heart disease is

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One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is

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Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of a structure called a(n)

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Diets high in trans fatty acids tend to ______ levels of LDL in the blood.

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The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

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Studies of the Greenlandic Inuit population have demonstrated a relationship between the consumption of fish and the risk for heart disease.What is the most likely mechanism for the reduction of heart disease risk when fish is consumed?

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In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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The omega-6 parent fat,linoleic acid,is converted by the body into the long-chain fatty acid,

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board,what is the upper limit of fat (in grams) that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kilocalories per day?

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________ are lipid-loaded white blood cells that form plaque in blood vessels.

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The body stores excess protein as

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The plant stanols/sterols,also called phytosterols,work by

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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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Sterols are similar to triglycerides in which of the following ways?

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The major function of adipose tissue is to

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To be transported throughout the body,fats are packaged in structures called

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______ is an essential omega-3 fatty acid.

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A monounsaturated fatty acid contains

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If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids,it is likely to be _______ at room temperature.

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