Question 1

Triglycerides can be classified by their chain length, their shape and:

Accepted Answer

A)  their carboxyl group.
B)  their weight.
C)  their methyl group.
D)  their level of saturation.

Question 2

A triglyceride includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol.
B)  3 glycerols and 1 fatty acid.
C)  3 phospholipids and 1 glycerol.
D)  3 glycerols and 1 phospholipid.

Question 3

Ji Yeoun calculates that fats are providing 25% of her total energy intake. She should:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease her fat intake because she is above the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
B)  maintain her fat intake because she is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
C)  increase her fat intake because she is below the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
D)  omit all fat from her diet because fats provide unnecessary kilocalories.

Question 4

Which type of lipid is classified as a ring structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  trans fatty acid
B)  phospholipid
C)  cholesterol
D)  saturated fatty acid

Question 5

Compare and contrast the sources of energy for a track cyclist competing in an event that lasts two minutes versus a road rider competing in a three-hour endurance race.

Accepted Answer

The track cyclist will rely primarily on...

Question 6

Which of the following is usually solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  essential fatty acids
B)  saturated fatty acids
C)  monounsaturated fatty acids
D)  polyunsaturated fatty acids

Question 7

Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in a product?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogenated vegetable oil
B)  hydrogenated lecithin
C)  processed corn oil
D)  extracted palm oil

Question 8

Which of the following foods would you omit from your diet if you were interested in lowering your dietary cholesterol intakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  steamed broccoli
B)  olive oil
C)  almonds
D)  butter

Question 9

Which of the following foods are rich sources of saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  walnuts and cashew nuts
B)  olive and canola oils
C)  cotton seed and safflower oils
D)  butter and lard

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are made by the body in large quantities.
B)  Their amounts are not required on food labels.
C)  They decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
D)  They result from the hydrogenation process.

Question 11

A reporter would like to interview you about dietary fat intakes among Canadians. Outline a few key points that you would like to share with the Canadian population with respect to dietary fat recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Generally Canadians are within the accep...

Question 12

Which of the following triggers the breakdown of stored fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipoprotein lipase
B)  epinephrine
C)  insulin
D)  estrogen

Question 13

The primary form of dietary cholesterol is:

Accepted Answer

A)  free cholesterol.
B)  combined with a phospholipid.
C)  cholesterol ester.
D)  straight-chain.

Question 14

The process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  emulsification.
B)  pressurization.
C)  hydrogenation.
D)  deamination.

Question 15

Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  corn oil
B)  coconut oil
C)  beef fat
D)  butter

Question 16

Which of the following hormones is produced from cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  insulin
C)  epinephrine
D)  glucagon

Question 17

The body stores lipids primarily as:

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipids.
B)  triglycerides.
C)  glycerols.
D)  sterols.

Question 18

To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases:

Accepted Answer

A)  lipase.
B)  bile.
C)  hydrochloric acid.
D)  bicarbonate.

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of phospholipid that acts as an emulsifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  lecithins
B)  omega 3 fatty acids
C)  short chains
D)  triglycerides

Question 20

Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids
B)  triglycerides
C)  phospholipids
D)  sterols

Exam 5: Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

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Which of the following is a type of phospholipid that acts as an emulsifier?

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The process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid is called:

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Ji Yeoun calculates that fats are providing 25% of her total energy intake. She should:

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The primary form of dietary cholesterol is:

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Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in a product?

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Which of the following triggers the breakdown of stored fat?

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Compare and contrast the sources of energy for a track cyclist competing in an event that lasts two minutes versus a road rider competing in a three-hour endurance race.

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The body stores lipids primarily as:

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Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?

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Which of the following foods are rich sources of saturated fatty acids?

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Which of the following foods would you omit from your diet if you were interested in lowering your dietary cholesterol intakes?

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Which of the following statements is true about trans fatty acids?

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Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

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Which of the following is usually solid at room temperature?

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Triglycerides can be classified by their chain length, their shape and:

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Which of the following hormones is produced from cholesterol?

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To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases:

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Which type of lipid is classified as a ring structure?

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A triglyceride includes:

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