Question 1

The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Scientists have observed that people who regularly eat high-fat nuts tend to:

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A)   be leaner than others.
B)   have more body fat than others.
C)   exceed their calorie needs.
D)   eat too much total fat.

Question 3

Differentiate between LDL and HDL and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

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Question 4

The Mediterranean-type diet is famous for supporting the health of the heart while including foods high in fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol is:

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A)   high cholesterol intake.
B)   high total fat intake.
C)   high saturated and trans fat intakes.
D)   high polyunsaturated fat intake.

Question 6

A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which one of the following statements about fatty foods is true?

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A)   Fatty foods are low in energy density.
B)   Fat in foods contributes to satiety.
C)   People prefer the taste of foods low in fat over those high in fat.
D)   Fat gives foods a tough texture.

Question 8

Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

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A)   In the mouth, chewing and enzyme action dissolve the fat in saliva.
B)   Lecithin in the stomach emulsifies the fat and begins its digestion.
C)   Bile in the small intestine emulsifies the fat for enzyme action.
D)   If the gallbladder is removed, the body is not able to digest fat.

Question 9

Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A)   They are made by the body.
B)   Their amounts are never listed on food labels.
C)   They arise when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated.
D)   They occur naturally in foods to a large extent.

Question 11

The current advice on following a diet to prevent heart disease is to:

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A)   reduce the total fat content to 20% so as to result in a reduction of total calorie intake.
B)   switch to butter on your foods because margarine is higher in trans fats.
C)   substitute polyunsaturated fats for solid fats.
D)   use the Mediterranean diet recommendations because it is a low-fat diet.

Question 12

Key heart-healthy foods in the Mediterranean diet include all of the following except:

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A)   nuts.
B)   fish.
C)   margarine.
D)   olive oil.

Question 13

What is the most accurate statement to make about the process of hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrogenation makes the oils more healthy because of the addition of hydrogen to keep them liquid in food products.
B)   Oils that have been hydrogenated are more resistant to oxidation that will spoil them and make them rancid.
C)   Hydrogenation will increase the activity of vitamins found in the oils.
D)   Eating hydrogenated oils has the same health benefits as eating liquid vegetable oils.

Question 14

Is it a good idea for an athlete to eliminate all fat from his diet in order to stay lean?

Accepted Answer

A)   yes, because dietary fat is stored easily in fat cells in and can't be used for energy
B)   no, because fats provide most of the energy to fuel the work of our muscles
C)   yes, because fat is stored under the skin and causes our bodies to overheat
D)   no, because excess fat is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles

Question 15

Match the fat-related terms on the right to their appropriate definitions on the left.

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Question 16

Foods with hidden fat include:

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A)   coconuts.
B)   biscuits.
C)   bananas.
D)   a and b
E)   b and c

Question 17

Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

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A)   the elimination of all red meats from the diet.
B)   the use of only olive oil as the preferred fat in the diet.
C)   a combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and seafoods.
D)   the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish.

Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The current advice on following a diet to prevent heart disease is to:

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A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

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The main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol is:

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The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

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Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

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What is the most accurate statement to make about the process of hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils?

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Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

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The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

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Is it a good idea for an athlete to eliminate all fat from his diet in order to stay lean?

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Key heart-healthy foods in the Mediterranean diet include all of the following except:

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Foods with hidden fat include:

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

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Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

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Which one of the following statements about fatty foods is true?

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The Mediterranean-type diet is famous for supporting the health of the heart while including foods high in fat.

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Match the fat-related terms on the right to their appropriate definitions on the left.

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Differentiate between LDL and HDL and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

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Scientists have observed that people who regularly eat high-fat nuts tend to:

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Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The current advice on following a diet to prevent heart disease is to:

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A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

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The main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol is:

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The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

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Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

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What is the most accurate statement to make about the process of hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils?

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Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

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The best food source of omega-6 fatty acids is fish and seafood.

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Is it a good idea for an athlete to eliminate all fat from his diet in order to stay lean?

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Key heart-healthy foods in the Mediterranean diet include all of the following except:

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Foods with hidden fat include:

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

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Phospholipids make up most of the lipid present both in the body and in food.

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Which one of the following statements about fatty foods is true?

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The Mediterranean-type diet is famous for supporting the health of the heart while including foods high in fat.

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Match the fat-related terms on the right to their appropriate definitions on the left.

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Differentiate between LDL and HDL and explain why elevated LDL concentrations in the blood are a sign of high heart attack risk.

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Scientists have observed that people who regularly eat high-fat nuts tend to:

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