Question 1

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

Question 2

The body energy that can be stored in almost unlimited amounts is

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A)   glycogen.
B)   triglyceride.
C)   protein.
D)   glucose.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

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A)   Corn oil
B)   Soybean oil
C)   Palm oil
D)   Safflower oilE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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A)   Sterols
B)   Phospholipids
C)   Triglycerides
D)   MonoglyceridesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

All of the following describe the characteristics of fat cells except

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A)   the number of fat cells decreases when fat is lost from the body.
B)   the storage capacity for fat depends on both fat cell number and fat cell size.
C)   the number increases when storage capacity has reached its limit.
D)   the body's ability to store fat is limitless.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

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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 milkE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Of the macronutrients, ____________ is/are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with heart disease

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Question 8

Studies of Greenland Eskimos, among others, 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 contain fatty acids that decrease blood clotting.
D)   The carbohydrate in fish lowers blood cholesterol.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All of the following are sources of cholesterol except

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A)   butter.
B)   whole milk.
C)   turkey meat.
D)   peanut butter.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

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A)   They often are helpful for persons who have had a heart attack or have cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
B)   They should be used by anyone with a high blood cholesterol level.
C)   They have few side effects.
D)   When one takes these, dietary changes are not necessary.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Pancreatic lipase digests

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A)   proteins.
B)   carbohydrates.
C)   fats.
D)   vitamins.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

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A)   Adds flavor to food
B)   Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins
C)   Best source of energy for the brain
D)   Insulates and protects the bodyE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A desirable total serum cholesterol level is less than ____ milligrams per deciliter.

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A)   100
B)   200
C)   300
D)   400E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources so it can be transported back to the liver for excretion?

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A)   Chylomicron
B)   Low-density lipoprotein
C)   Very-low-density lipoprotein
D)   High-density lipoproteinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the upper limit of fat, in grams, that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kcalories per day?

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

Question 19

The lipoprotein that carries triglyceride made by the liver to the rest of the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)   chylomicron.
B)   low-density lipoprotein.
C)   very-low-density lipoprotein.
D)   high-density lipoprotein.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Saturated
B)   Monounsaturated
C)   Polyunsaturated
D)   Partially hydrogenatedE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 5: Lipids

A monounsaturated fatty acid contains

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Which of the following is not a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

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

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Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?

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The body energy that can be stored in almost unlimited amounts is

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Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources so it can be transported back to the liver for excretion?

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In which form are most dietary lipids found?

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All of the following describe the characteristics of fat cells except

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Which of the following is true about the use of medications that lower blood cholesterol levels?

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The lipoprotein that carries triglyceride made by the liver to the rest of the body is the

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Which of the following does not describe a function of fat?

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All of the following are sources of cholesterol except

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

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A desirable total serum cholesterol level is less than ____ milligrams per deciliter.

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Studies of Greenland Eskimos, among others, 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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Olive oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?

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Pancreatic lipase digests

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According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the upper limit of fat, in grams, that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,000 kcalories per day?

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

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