Chapter 6 Nutrition & Wellness

Lecithin is a type of ________

phospholipid

Types of lipids include

triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids

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

type two diabetes

________ naturally contains small amounts of trans fats.

whole milk

The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.

bile

Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Canola oil

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

John's blood test results indicate that his LDL-cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following actions would a registered dietitian nutritionist recommend?

Increase intake of legumes and nuts

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

LDL

Which of the following statements about lipids is true?

Lipids dissolve in organic solvents, such as alcohol and acetone.

Which of the following statements describes pancreatic lipase?

Pancreatic lipase is secreted into the duodenum and is necessary for fat digestion.

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

Polysaccharides

C reactive protein

Those individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from having their CRP levels evaluated is a marker of chronic inflammation. is produced by the liver

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy adults should consume ________.

as little cholesterol as possible while following a healthy diet

Liana has elevated blood levels of LDL. To lower her LDL levels, she should _______.

eat less red meat

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

hypertension

Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.

200

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

become more physically active

Cholesterol ________.

is essential to health

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) ________.

fatty acid

phospholipids

have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions. Lecithin is an example of a phospholipid found naturally in egg yolks. are naturally found in both plant and animal foods.