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Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?


A) LDL
B) HDL
C) Insoluble fiber
D) Insulin

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells.
B) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels.
D) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.

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Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary. Albert should ________.


A) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids
B) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood
C) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart
D) have a chest x-ray

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Paul just had a cholecystectomy.  Which of the following dietary modifications should he consider?


A) Reduce his lipid intake
B) Increase his salt consumption
C) Maintain a high-fat diet
D) Increase his carbohydrate intake

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Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020) ,he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.


A) 100
B) 250
C) 300
D) 450

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According to the AMDR recommendations,alpha-linolenic acid should provide ________ of a person's total daily energy intake.


A) 0) 6-1.2%
B) 5-10%
C) less than 10%
D) at least 20%

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Plant sterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and,as a result,plant sterols and stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption.

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April wants to add ________ to her salad,because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.


A) walnuts
B) coconut oil
C) cheddar cheese
D) bread cubes

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Lipids include phospholipids,sterols,and amino acids.

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Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?


A) VLDL
B) LDL
C) HDL
D) Chylomicron

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In the body,certain lipids ________.


A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber
B) stimulate the production of enzymes
C) provide energy
D) are used to make minerals

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A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n) ________.


A) fatty acid
B) amino acid
C) sterol
D) phospholipid

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________ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.


A) Stearic
B) Eicosapentaenoic
C) Linoleic
D) Lauric

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Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease,because of her family history and ________.


A) European ancestry
B) high blood levels of LDL cholesterol
C) physically active lifestyle
D) low blood pressure

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
B) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
D) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.

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Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) .Based on this information,Bill should ________.


A) become more physically active
B) consume more saturated fat
C) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily
D) gain some body fat

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A chylomicron is a type of ________.


A) lipoprotein
B) fatty acid
C) sterol
D) phospholipid

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Compared to most unsaturated fatty acids,a trans fatty acid ________.


A) has at least one double bond with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of the hydrocarbon chain at the position of the double bond
B) contains no double bonds
C) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight
D) is comprised of glucose molecules

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Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,egg protein,purified water,and potato starch.Within a few weeks,Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?


A) Bile salts
B) Glucose polymers
C) Essential fatty acids
D) Cholesterol esters

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Fat-free baked goods tend to be more moist than regular-fat baked goods.
B) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.
C) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal.
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel."

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