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Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise
True or False
1
Fat is the optimal fuel for high-intensity aerobic exercise.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Saturated fatty acids have single bonds between carbon atoms.
A)
True
B)
False
3
A triglyceride contains 1 fatty acid and 3 glycerol molecules.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Peanuts, cheese and potato chips are examples of foods with hidden fat.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Short-chain fatty acids have more than 14 carbons.
A)
True
B)
False
6
Plant foods generally have more saturated fats than animal foods.
A)
True
B)
False
7
A small amount of cholesterol is found naturally in fruits and vegetables.
A)
True
B)
False
8
Lipids are digested and absorbed much slower than carbohydrates.
A)
True
B)
False
9
Lipids are insoluble in water.
A)
True
B)
False
10
Fat is not essential in the diet.
A)
True
B)
False
11
Cholesterol is an essential nutrient.
A)
True
B)
False
12
Food products containing fat substitutes are always lower in calories.
A)
True
B)
False
13
Elevated levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) may predispose certain individuals to coronary artery disease.
A)
True
B)
False
14
Most triglycerides in the body are stored in the muscle tissue.
A)
True
B)
False
15
At rest, most energy is supplied from fats.
A)
True
B)
False
16
Plasma FFA provided by the adipose tissue is the primary energy source for high intensity exercise.
A)
True
B)
False
17
Women have a greater percentage of body fat than men, therefore women can be more efficient in long-distance events.
A)
True
B)
False
18
Trained endurance athletes are able to use more fat as a substrate than untrained individuals.
A)
True
B)
False
19
Physical inactivity is a principal risk factor in the development of coronary artery disease.
A)
True
B)
False
20
Some individuals may have high serum cholesterol levels regardless of what they eat.
A)
True
B)
False
21
Research clearly indicates that fat loading has been shown to be an effective performance enhancing technique.
A)
True
B)
False
22
Carnitine and lecithin are essential nutrients.
A)
True
B)
False
23
Caffeine can be considered a performance-enhancing drug.
A)
True
B)
False
24
Atherosclerosis is a slow progressive disease that begins in childhood.
A)
True
B)
False
25
Athletes need not worry about the development of coronary artery disease.
A)
True
B)
False
26
Diet and exercise can make up for the ill effects of smoking.
A)
True
B)
False
27
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for dietary fat is 10-40 percent of dietary energy intake.
A)
True
B)
False
28
Natural dietary fats contain a mixture of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids.
A)
True
B)
False
29
Of the
cis
and
trans
fatty acids, the latter functions like saturated fatty acids and increases the risk for coronary artery heart disease.
A)
True
B)
False
30
Adequate Intakes (AI) have been developed for both linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids.
A)
True
B)
False
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