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1

In which form are most lipids found?
A)sterols
B)phospholipids
C)triglycerides
D)monoglycerides
2

Canola oil contains abundant amounts of which type of fatty acid?
A)saturated
B)monounsaturated
C)polyunsaturated
D)partially hydrogenated
3

Because lard is a solid at room temperature, much of its fatty acids are:
A)long and saturated.
B)short and saturated.
C)long and unsaturated.
D)short and unsaturated.
4

One way to meet essential fatty acids needs is to:
A)limit our intake of total fat to no more than 30% of total calories.
B)aim to consume about 25 grams of saturated fat daily.
C)try to consume the recommended number of servings from whole grains and vegetables.
D)avoid fatty fish such as tuna and salmon.
5

Products of essential fatty acid metabolism perform all of the following functions except:
A)influence blood clotting.
B)influence blood type.
C)influence blood pressure.
D)influence inflammatory response.
6

As seen in some Eskimo populations, too much of this fatty acid can lead to hemorrhagic stroke due to its tendency to decrease blood clotting:
A)Omega-6.
B)Omega-3.
C)Omega-9.
D)none of these fatty acids would lead to hemorrhagic stroke since all are beneficial at any amount.
7

Weekly fish consumption is primarily related to a decreased risk for cardrovascular-related death because it lowers:
A)blood triglycerides.
B)blood cholesterol.
C)blood lipoproteins.
D)blood clotting activity.
8

The three-carbon "backbone" found in all triglycerides is called:
A)glycerol.
B)fatty acid.
C)acetic acid.
D)stearic acid.
9

The form of lipid in food is primarily in the form of:
A)cholesterol.
B)fatty acids.
C)triglycerides.
D)phospholipids.
10

All of the following are true of the phospholipid lecithin except:
A)contains a part that attracts water.
B)contains a part that repels water.
C)act as emulsifiers.
D)classified as sterols.
11

A glycerol backbone with one or two fatty acids plus another group, possibly a phosphorus group, produces a:
A)sterol.
B)trans fatty acid.
C)phosphoric acid group.
D)phospholipid.
12

Cholesterol:
A)is present only in the animal-derived foods in our diet.
B)must be eaten in the diet.
C)is a partial breakdown product of lipids.
D)when present in the diet, is a cause of strokes.
13

Which group of foods is highest in fat?
A)hamburger, french fries, and cupcake
B)margarine, salad dressing, and corn oil
C)cottage cheese, chicken, and soybeans
D)eggs, cheese, and milk
14

If an 1800-kcalorie diet contains 100 grams of fat, the percentage of kcal from the fat is:
A)20 %.
B)35 %.
C)50 %.
D)65 %.
15

Hydrogenation of fat does NOT:
A)increase shelf life
B)make it harder
C)make it more unsaturated
D)reduce the tendency for oxidative breakdown
16

The major risk factors for heart disease do NOT include:
A)high blood LDL.
B)female gender.
C)hypertension.
D)smoking.
17

The lipid in the diet that most profoundly raises blood cholesterol is:
A)saturated fat.
B)monounsaturated fat.
C)polyunsaturated fat.
D)cholesterol.
18

If Jack Sprat truly could eat no fat, he would:
A)eliminate his risk for cancer.
B)not be able to make many types of eicosanoids.
C)not necessarily have low blood cholesterol.
D)have a high satiety value for his diet.
19

Bile acids are made from:
A)glucose
B)cholesterol
C)vitamin A
D)amino acids
20

The pathway in which body cells recognize LDL-cholesterol in the bloodstream, take it up, digest it, and use its parts, is called:
A)scavenger pathway.
B)long chain fatty acid absorption.
C)receptor pathway.
D)short chain fatty acid absorption.
21

All of the following are symptoms of an essential fatty acid deficiency except:
A)anemia.
B)infections.
C)skin rash.
D)loss of hearing.
22

Which of the following is NOT an emulsifier?
A)triglyceride
B)bile acids
C)lecithin
D)monoglycerides
23

Which of the following is a type of fat replacement?
A)water in products
B)protein-driven products
C)engineered products
D)all of the above
24

The North American diet consists of _____% of calories as fat.
A)10%
B)24%
C)33%
D)46%
25

Typical signs of a heart attack include all to the following except:
A)dizziness.
B)sweating.
C)excessive breathing.
D)irregular heartbeat.







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