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The food factor most associated with a high blood cholesterol level is |
| | A) | high cholesterol. |
| | B) | high saturated fat. |
| | C) | high monounsaturated fats. |
| | D) | high polyunsaturated fats. |
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The lipoprotein which contains of the most protein and returns cholesterol from storage places to the liver for dismantling and disposal is a |
| | A) | VLDL |
| | B) | LDL |
| | C) | high-density lipoprotein. |
| | D) | low-density lipoprotein. |
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The order from best to worst of food fats, in terms of heart health, is |
| | A) | Omega 3's, MUFA, saturated, hydrogenated. |
| | B) | hydrogenated, MUFA, saturated, Omega 3's. |
| | C) | PUFA, MUFA, hydrogenated, Omega 3's. |
| | D) | saturated, MUFA, PUFA, hydrogenated. |
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The LOWEST amount of saturated fat is found in which of the following foods? |
| | A) | Coconut oil |
| | B) | Butter |
| | C) | Canola oil |
| | D) | Margarine |
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The HIGHEST amount of saturated fat is found in which of the following foods? |
| | A) | Coconut oil |
| | B) | Butter |
| | C) | Canola oil |
| | D) | Margarine |
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The enzyme that splits apart triglycerides during digestion is |
| | A) | amylase. |
| | B) | lipase. |
| | C) | lactase. |
| | D) | sucrase. |
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart disease? |
| | A) | High blood pressure |
| | B) | Low blood cholesterol |
| | C) | Physical activity |
| | D) | Both low blood cholesterol and physical activity |
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Which of the following is NOT a function of triglycerides? |
| | A) | Provides energy |
| | B) | Insulates and protects the body |
| | C) | Aids in fat-soluble vitamin absorption and transportation |
| | D) | Makes antibodies, enzymes, and hormones in the body |
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Which of the following is TRUE about the essential fatty acids (EFA)? |
| | A) | They are not part of the cell wall |
| | B) | Eicosanoids are made from the essential fatty acids |
| | C) | The two dietary essential fatty acids are linoleic and linolenic acid |
| | D) | Eicosanoids are made from the essential fatty acids and the two dietary essential fatty acids are linoleic and linolenic acid |
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Which of the following is FALSE about the recommended intakes of dietary fat? |
| | A) | There is no dietary RDA for fat, but there is an AI for infants |
| | B) | Children younger than 2 years old need to get about half their kcalories from dietary fat |
| | C) | There is no evidence that 40% of any fat can be healthful |
| | D) | The AMDR for fat is 20-35% |
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Which of the following foods do NOT contain Omega-3 fatty acids? |
| | A) | Cold-water fish |
| | B) | Walnuts and flax |
| | C) | Canola and soybean oils |
| | D) | Dairy products |
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Which of the following strategies will help individuals to decrease cholesterol and LDL levels, therefore decreasing chances of heart diseases? |
| | A) | Eating more animal foods |
| | B) | Eating nuts |
| | C) | Eating dairy |
| | D) | Eating sugar |
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What is TRUE about the absorption and transportation of fat in the blood? |
| | A) | Fats travel in lipoprotein carriers |
| | B) | All fats enter the small intestine wall and absorb directly into the bloodstream |
| | C) | Chylomicrons contain mainly protein |
| | D) | HDL carries cholesterol to the cells |
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For those at risk for cardiovascular disease, which of the following is recommended? |
| | A) | Keep saturated fat less than 7% of total energy intake |
| | B) | Consume 10 grams of fiber daily |
| | C) | Consume over 200 mg of cholesterol daily |
| | D) | Gain weight |
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Which essential fatty acid can help lower the risk of coronary artery disease? |
| | A) | MUFA |
| | B) | PUFA |
| | C) | Omega-3's |
| | D) | All of these choices are correct |
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