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Which of the following substances is not a lipoprotein?


A) VLDL
B) LDL
C) chylomicron
D) micelle

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A fatty acid that has a single double bond is called a


A) monounsaturated fatty acid.
B) polyunsaturated fatty acid.
C) saturated fatty acid.
D) unsaturated fatty acid.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Describe the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

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This graphic displays a plant- based die...

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Which of the following substances has the FDA mandated be added to foods containing olestra?


A) vitamins C and K
B) zinc and calcium
C) fat- soluble vitamins
D) water

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Syndrome X includes all following conditions except


A) abdominal obesity.
B) elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.
C) high blood pressure.
D) too much insulin in the blood.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers.

A) True
B) False

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The hydrogenation of an unsaturated fatty acid produces trans fatty acids.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following substances is produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid?


A) a polyunsaturated fatty acid
B) a trans fatty acid
C) a saturated fatty acid
D) a monounsaturated fatty acid

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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It is recommended that you consume at least one serving of fish per week to obtain the necessary omega- 3 fatty acids.

A) True
B) False

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Carriers that transport fat and cholesterol in the blood and lymph are known as lipoproteins.

A) True
B) False

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What is an emulsifier?

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An emulsifier is a compound th...

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Which of the following lipids is a precursor for both vitamin D and testosterone?


A) alpha- linolenic acid
B) cholesterol
C) saturated fat
D) eicosanoids

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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B

The type of lipoprotein made in the liver to transport just- eaten fat is the chylomicron.

A) True
B) False

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Having type 1 diabetes is a preventable risk factor for heart disease.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following substances is a saturated fatty acid?


A) linoleic acid
B) stearic acid
C) alpha- linolenic acid
D) oleic acid

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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All fat- free foods are healthy for you.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following benefits is associated with omega- 3 fatty acids?


A) reduction of atherosclerosis
B) lowering of blood pressure
C) prevention of an irregular heart beat
D) All the answers are correct.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The current AMDR recommendation for fat in the American diet is


A) 20 to 35 percent.
B) 10 to 15 percent.
C) 35 to 50 percent.
D) 25 to 30 percent.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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What are the components of a phospholipid?

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a glycerol backbone,...

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Carbohydrate- based fat substitutes use plant polysaccharides to help retain moisture and provide a fatlike texture.

A) True
B) False

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