Question 1

Sucrose polyester is another name for _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   BHA
B)   DHA
C)   olestra
D)   I fat
E)   omega-3 fatsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Lipoproteins that derive from VLDL and transport lipids, primarily cholesterol, in the blood are called "________."

Accepted Answer

low-densit...

Question 3

A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark, king mackerel, and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   EPA
B)   DHA
C)   mercury
D)   cadmium
E)   dioxinsF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

By definition, lipids that are solid at room temperature (77°F [25°C])  are called "________."

Accepted Answer

A)   oils
B)   fats
C)   omegas
D)   glycerols
E)   phospholipidsF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which term describes the spherical complexes of emulsified fats that arise during digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   micelles
B)   chylomicrons
C)   lipoproteins
D)   eicosanoids
E)   adiponectinF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a potentially harmful source of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)   walnuts
B)   yeast
C)   nondairy coffee creamer
D)   olive oil-based vinaigrette
E)   natural peanut butterF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 7

The DRI suggests a diet that provides ________ of the daily energy intake from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 10%
B)   10% to 20%
C)   20% to 35%
D)   40% to 50%
E)   50% to 60%F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Renata eats a meal containing some fats. Within ________ hours after absorption, her body has removed the chylomicrons from her blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   5
C)   14
D)   18
E)   24F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which statement about lipid digestion is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gastric lipase is responsible for only a small amount of fat digestion.
B)   When fat enters the small intestine, it triggers the release of CCK and bile.
C)   Lingual lipase plays an active role in fat digestion in infants.
D)   Lipid digestion begins in the mouth with the help of dextrin
E)   Pancreatic lipase removes each of a triglyceride's fatty acids, leaving a monoglyceride.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a source of trans- fats, a potentially harmful lipid?

Accepted Answer

A)   mayonnaise
B)   bacon
C)   refrigerated biscuits
D)   milk
E)   peanut oilF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

What are the basic features of the Mediterranean diet? What health benefits might it provide?

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The links between good health and tradit...

Question 12

A high risk of heart disease correlates with high blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A)   free fatty acids.
B)   high-density lipoproteins.
C)   low-density lipoproteins.
D)   very high-density lipoproteins.
E)   high levels of omega- 3 fatty acids.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which food source is rich in lecithin?

Accepted Answer

A)   eggs
B)   salmon
C)   hard cheeses
D)   milk
E)   legumesF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Discuss the roles and food sources of sterols.

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Sterols are compounds containing a four-...

Question 15

Briefly describe how dietary lipids are digested and absorbed.

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Fat digestion starts off slowly in the m...

Question 16

Which of these protein foods is the leanest?

Accepted Answer

A)   eggs
B)   tofu
C)   flounder
D)   peanut butter
E)   pork tenderloinF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a factor that determines the hardness of a fat at a given temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   origin of the fat
B)   degree of saturation
C)   number of acid groups
D)   number of oxygen atoms
E)   number of sulfur atoms.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Briefly describe the chemistry of fatty acids, including the number and location of double bonds.

Accepted Answer

Like carbohydrates and proteins, lipids ...

Question 19

According to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, how often should one eat meat?

Accepted Answer

A)   once a week
B)   at least twice a week
C)   only once a month
D)   no more than a few times a month
E)   neverF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more chylomicrons
B)   more protein
C)   more cholesterol
D)   more carbohydrate
E)   more triglycerideF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 5: The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Which of these protein foods is the leanest?

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The DRI suggests a diet that provides ________ of the daily energy intake from fat.

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Which of the following is a potentially harmful source of lipids?

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Lipoproteins that derive from VLDL and transport lipids, primarily cholesterol, in the blood are called "________."

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Sucrose polyester is another name for _________.

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Which term describes the spherical complexes of emulsified fats that arise during digestion?

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Renata eats a meal containing some fats. Within ________ hours after absorption, her body has removed the chylomicrons from her blood.

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Briefly describe the chemistry of fatty acids, including the number and location of double bonds.

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By definition, lipids that are solid at room temperature (77°F [25°C]) are called "________."

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Which of the following is a factor that determines the hardness of a fat at a given temperature?

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A high risk of heart disease correlates with high blood levels of

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