chapter 6 quiz

according to the AMDR recommendations, alpha-linolenic acid should provide ____ of a person's total daily energy intake — less than 10% —0.6%—1.2%

0.6%—1.2%

which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? —scrambled eggs —sweet potatoes —rolled oats —organic carrots

scrambled eggs

plant sterols & stannous are structurally similar to cholesterol &, as a result, plant sterols & stanols can interfere with cholesterol absorption —true —false

true

which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? —type 2 diabetes —female sex —higher than average intakes of calcium —asian ancestry

type 2 diabetes

if you were to mix oil & water, the 2 substances would not form a solution. rather, the water would rise to the top of the oil & form small globules —true —false

false

lipids include phospholipids, sterols, & amino acids —true —false

false

which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? —flaxseeds —low-fat milk —apples —leaf lettuce

flaxseeds

which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? —hypertension —low body fat —normal blood cholesterol levels —female sex

hypertension

which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? —vitamin d intake —household income —male sex —low body fat

male sex

when she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat. based on this information, which of the following fats should she select? —unsalted butter —coconut oil —olive oil —cream cheese

olive oil