Question 1

A change from whole milk to nonfat milk would:​

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A)   ​decrease the amount of saturated fat.
B)   ​increase the number of kcalories.
C)   ​decrease the amount of calcium.
D)   increase vitamin consumption.
E)   ​decrease protein consumption.

Question 2

The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called:​

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A)   ​glycerol.
B)   ​a fatty acid.
C)   ​acetic acid.
D)   ​stearic acid.
E)   ​glycogen.

Question 3

Which fish would be most likely to contain high levels of mercury?​

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A)   ​salmon
B)   ​catfish
C)   ​pollock
D)   ​shark
E)   ​sardines

Question 4

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?​

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Saturation of a fatty acid refers to its...

Question 5

A fatty acid with two or more double bonds is described as:​

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A)   ​monounsaturated.
B)   ​polyunsaturated.
C)   ​emulsified.
D)   ​homogenized.
E)   ​essential.

Question 6

Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to:​

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A)   ​make them softer.
B)   ​give foods a longer shelf life.
C)   ​make them healthier.
D)   ​reduce the kcalories in a food.
E)   ​prevent them from becoming trans-fats.

Question 7

​Not all fatty acids have the same cholesterol-raising effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Matching​
-​oxidation

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A)  ​the term used to describe fats when they have deteriorated, usually by oxidation.
B)  the process of a substance combining with oxygen.
C)  compounds that protect others from oxidation by being oxidized themselves.
D)  ​a chemical process by which hydrogens are added to monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats to reduce the number of double bonds.
E)  a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of lipid-containing material on the inner walls of the arteries.F) a general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels.G) compounds that interfere with cholesterol absorption.H) the body's fat, which consists of masses of fat-storing cells.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an omega-6 fatty acid?​

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A)   ​EPA.
B)   ​linolenic acid.
C)   ​DHA.
D)   ​cholesterol.
E)   ​linoleic acid.

Question 10

Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?​

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A)   ​increase consumption of vegetable oils
B)   ​take omega-3 supplements
C)   ​eat a variety of different types of coldwater fatty fish
D)   ​increase consumption of nuts
E)   ​take fish oil supplements.

Question 11

An essential fatty acid is one that:​

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A)   ​is necessary and made by the body in large quantities.
B)   ​is necessary and made by the body in adequate quantities.
C)   ​is necessary and must be supplied by food.
D)   ​comes only from animal sources.
E)   ​comes only from plant sources.

Question 12

Matching​
-​rancid

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A)  ​the term used to describe fats when they have deteriorated, usually by oxidation.
B)  the process of a substance combining with oxygen.
C)  compounds that protect others from oxidation by being oxidized themselves.
D)  ​a chemical process by which hydrogens are added to monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats to reduce the number of double bonds.
E)  a type of artery disease characterized by accumulations of lipid-containing material on the inner walls of the arteries.F) a general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels.G) compounds that interfere with cholesterol absorption.H) the body's fat, which consists of masses of fat-storing cells.

Question 13

The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is:​

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A)   ​via the lungs.
B)   ​in the urine.
C)   ​in the feces.
D)   ​through the skin.
E)   ​no excretion; it is all reused by the body.

Question 14

Recommendations for fat intake have changed over the years due to:​

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A)   ​poor interpretation of the results of scientific research.
B)   ​increased scientific understanding about types of fat and how they affect health.
C)   ​misinterpretation of recommendations by the media.
D)   ​disagreement between the medical community and government agencies.
E)   ​increased obesity rates.

Question 15

Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease.
B)   ​Use butter instead of margarine since margarine contains trans-fatty acids, which are harmful.
C)   ​Choose soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans fat instead of hard margarine or butter.
D)   ​Use margarine instead of butter since margarine contains trans-fatty acids, which are healthy.
E)   ​Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.

Question 16

Food manufacturers use which of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​adding oil to the food.
B)   ​whipping air into the food.
C)   ​rearranging the molecules in the fat.
D)   ​frying foods instead of baking them.
E)   ​eliminating fat replacers in food.

Question 17

Which of the following contains the softest fat?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​butter
B)   chicken fat​
C)   ​beef tallow
D)   ​lard
E)   ​coconut oil

Question 18

​Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​vegetable oils.
B)   ​fish oils.
C)   ​fast foods.
D)   ​refined grains.
E)   ​red meat.

Question 19

Many vegetable oils contain large amounts of:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​short-chain fatty acids.
B)   ​saturated fatty acids.
C)   ​omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
D)   ​medium-chain fatty acids.
E)   ​omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Question 20

How many ounces of fatty fish do the AHA Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals consume each week?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​0
B)   3-6​
C)   ​6-10
D)   ​8-12
E)   ​12-14

Exam 4: Lipids

What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?​

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A fatty acid with two or more double bonds is described as:​

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Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?​

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Food manufacturers use which of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food?​

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​Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

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A change from whole milk to nonfat milk would:​

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An essential fatty acid is one that:​

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Recommendations for fat intake have changed over the years due to:​

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Which of the following contains the softest fat?​

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The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is:​

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Many vegetable oils contain large amounts of:​

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Matching​ -​oxidation

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How many ounces of fatty fish do the AHA Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals consume each week?​

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Which of the following is an example of an omega-6 fatty acid?​

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​Not all fatty acids have the same cholesterol-raising effect.

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Which fish would be most likely to contain high levels of mercury?​

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Matching​ -​rancid

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Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to:​

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The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called:​

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Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?​

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What is meant by saturation of a fatty acid?

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A fatty acid with two or more double bonds is described as:

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Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter. Which of the following is the best advice for him?

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Food manufacturers use which of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food?

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Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

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A change from whole milk to nonfat milk would:

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An essential fatty acid is one that:

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Recommendations for fat intake have changed over the years due to:

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Which of the following contains the softest fat?

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The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is:

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Many vegetable oils contain large amounts of:

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How many ounces of fatty fish do the AHA Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals consume each week?

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Which of the following is an example of an omega-6 fatty acid?

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Not all fatty acids have the same cholesterol-raising effect.

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Which fish would be most likely to contain high levels of mercury?

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Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to:

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The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called:

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Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?

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