Question 1

Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   T-Bone steak
B)   Margarine
C)   Whole milk
D)   M&M candies

Question 2

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.

Question 3

The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

Accepted Answer

A)   heart.
B)   liver.
C)   intestine.
D)   brain.

Question 4

Pancreatic lipase digests

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   fats.
D)   vitamins.

Question 5

When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to a mixture of

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A)   diglycerides and fatty acids.
B)   monoglycerides and diglycerides.
C)   monoglycerides and fatty acids.
D)   glycerol and fatty acids.

Question 6

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Saturated
B)   Monounsaturated
C)   Polyunsaturated
D)   Partially hydrogenated

Question 7

After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are

Accepted Answer

A)   converted to proteins.
B)   converted to glucose.
C)   reformed into triglycerides.
D)   converted to cholesterol.

Question 8

Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver
B)   Shrimp
C)   Lard
D)   Ice cream

Question 9

Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   Arachidonic acid (A
A)  
B)   Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EP
A)  
C)   Linoleic acid (L
A)  
D)   Conjugated linolenic acid (CL
A)

Question 10

Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except
2-21-2013

Accepted Answer

A)   using little or no stick margarine.
B)   choosing natural peanut butter instead of peanut butter made with hydrogenated vegetable oils.
C)   avoiding consumption of deep fried foods at quick-service restaurants.
D)   eating packaged cookies and desserts made with vegetable shortening.

Question 11

A(n)  _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A)   lipoprotein
B)   chylomicron
C)   eicosanoid
D)   triglyceride

Question 12

Of the macronutrients, fats are the most significant dietary factor(s)  associated with _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes
B)   stomach ulcers
C)   heart disease
D)   lung cancer

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   emulsifier
B)   lipoprotein
C)   glycerol
D)   cholesterol

Question 14

In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is a decreased risk.
B)   As HDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk.
C)   As LDL cholesterol levels increase there is an increased risk.
D)   As HDL cholesterol levels decrease there is a decreased risk.

Question 15

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 slices whole wheat toast, 2 tbsp. jelly, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup skim milk
B)   2 cups cornflakes, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 grapefruit
C)   1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 cup low-fat milk
D)   3 pancakes, 6 tbsp. syrup, 1 cup skim milk

Question 16

_______________ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein that acts to transport absorbed fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chylomicrons
B)   Very-low-density lipoproteins
C)   Low-density lipoproteins
D)   High-density lipoproteins

Question 17

Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)   A compound containing phosphorus replaces at least one fatty acid.
B)   Phospholipids do not contain glycerol.
C)   Phospholipids do not contain fatty acids.
D)   A compound containing nitrogen replaces at least one fatty acid.

Question 18

The major function of adipose tissue is to

Accepted Answer

A)   store glycogen.
B)   store triglycerides.
C)   synthesize protein for muscle.
D)   store cholesterol.

Question 19

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

Accepted Answer

A)   cranberries.
B)   walnuts.
C)   tomatoes.
D)   avocados.

Question 20

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sterols
B)   Phospholipids
C)   Triglycerides
D)   Monoglycerides

Exam 5: Lipids

Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

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The major function of adipose tissue is to

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Name an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbons and 5 double bonds, found in fatty fish and synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid.

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

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After absorption, long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are

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Of the macronutrients, fats are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with _________________.

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Pancreatic lipase digests

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In terms of heart disease risk, which of the following is true?

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A(n) _______________ is made up of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids.

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Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

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Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of calories from fat (in a typical serving size) ?

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One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and also a good source of plant sterols is

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Timothy wants to avoid eating too much trans fat. All of the following are appropriate ways except 2-21-2013

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When triglycerides are digested, before being absorbed, they are converted to a mixture of

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_______________ are lipoproteins made of dietary fat surrounded by a shell of cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein that acts to transport absorbed fat.

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In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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Phospholipids differ from triglycerides in which of the following ways?

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Gram for gram, which of the following contains the most cholesterol?

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The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the

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

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