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1

Fat is the optimal fuel for high-intensity aerobic exercise.
A)True
B)False
2

A triglyceride contains 1 fatty acid and 3 glycerol molecules.
A)True
B)False
3

Peanuts, cheese and potato chips are examples of foods with hidden fat.
A)True
B)False
4

Short-chain fatty acids have more than 14 carbons.
A)True
B)False
5

Plant foods generally have more saturated fats than animal foods.
A)True
B)False
6

A small amount of cholesterol is found naturally in fruits and vegetables.
A)True
B)False
7

Lipids are digested and absorbed much slower than carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
8

Fat is not essential in the diet.
A)True
B)False
9

Cholesterol is an essential nutrient.
A)True
B)False
10

Food products containing fat substitutes are always lower in calories.
A)True
B)False
11

Elevated levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) may increase the risk of coronary artery disease in certain individuals.
A)True
B)False
12

Most triglycerides in the body are stored in the muscle tissue.
A)True
B)False
13

At rest, most energy is supplied from fats.
A)True
B)False
14

Plasma FFA provided by the adipose tissue is the primary energy source for high intensity exercise.
A)True
B)False
15

Women have a greater percentage of body fat than men, therefore women can be more efficient in long-distance events.
A)True
B)False
16

Trained endurance athletes are able to use more fat as a substrate than untrained individuals.
A)True
B)False
17

Physical inactivity is a principal risk factor in the development of coronary artery disease.
A)True
B)False
18

Some individuals may have high serum cholesterol levels regardless of what they eat or how much they exercise, and may benefit from use of cholesterol-lowering drugs under medical supervision.
A)True
B)False
19

Research clearly indicates that fat loading has been shown to be an effective performance enhancing technique.
A)True
B)False
20

Carnitine and lecithin are essential nutrients.
A)True
B)False
21

Atherosclerosis is a slow progressive disease that begins in childhood.
A)True
B)False
22

Athletes need not worry about the development of coronary artery disease.
A)True
B)False
23

Diet and exercise can make up for the ill effects of smoking.
A)True
B)False
24

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for dietary fat is 10-40 percent of dietary energy intake.
A)True
B)False
25

Natural dietary fats contain a mixture of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids.
A)True
B)False
26

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
27

Adequate Intakes (AI) have been developed for both linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids.
A)True
B)False
28

The monounsaturated fatty acid believed to reduce total cholesterol without reducing HDL cholesterol is stearic fatty acid.
A)True
B)False
29

Saturated fatty acids are believed to have the most adverse effect on serum cholesterol levels and the development of coronary artery disease.
A)True
B)False
30

Fats would be the major energy source for elite runners in a 5-kilometer road race.
A)True
B)False





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