Nutrition Exam 2

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Bill recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. According to the results of the analysis, his average fat intake was ________ of total calories each day, which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

25%

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?

Corn oil

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Hypertension

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl. According to this information, ________.

Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease

________ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.

Linoleic

Which of the following organs is the main site for detoxifying alcohol?

Liver

Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings. To obtain this information, he should read the ________ on the products' labels.

Nutrition Facts panel

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Tuna fish

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(an) ________.

fatty acid

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 ________.

have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood

A chylomicron is a type of ________.

lipoprotein

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

roast pork

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

steroid hormones

While at a party, Dimitrius became drunk after consuming 6 cans of beer and 2 shots of whiskey. To sober up, he should ________.

stop drinking and give his liver time to metabolize the alcohol

Adipose cells ________.

store triglycerides


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