HLT 230 - Chapter 6 quiz

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has low blood triglyceride level. high HDL cholesterol level. high soluble fiber intake. diabetes.

diabetes

Dana wants to reduce her intake of trans fat and saturated fat by eating more partially hydrogenated oils. more coconut oil. less beef. less soluble fiber.

less beef.

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids. polyunsaturated unsaturated saturated monounsaturated

saturated

Most lipid digestion occurs in the stomach. pancreas. large intestine. small intestine.

small intestine

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats. orange slices whole-grain bread cubes walnuts cheddar cheese

walnuts

Which of the following substances is a dietary essential? Alpha-linolenic acid Cholesterol Lecithin High-density lipoprotein

Alpha-linolenic acid

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fat? Shrimp Sunflower seeds Olive oil Coconut

Shrimp

Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg. This condition is a sign of stroke. peripheral vascular disease. angina. sleep apnea.

peripheral vascular disease.

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of angina. stroke. C-reactive protein. cancer.

stroke.

Which of the following foods is a natural source of trans fat? Egg yolk Butter Coconut oil Corn oil

Butter

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat? Butter Sunflower oil Pork fat Palm oil

Butter

When he prepares food, Nick wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat and contains little or no trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should he select? Unsalted butter Canola oil Coconut oil Partially hydrogenated oil

Canola oil

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that's a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should she select? Cream cheese Unsalted butter Coconut oil Canola oil

Canola oil

Which of the following practices is known to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats Consuming trans fat Taking dietary supplements that contain biotin and vitamin K

Consuming trans fat

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? High soluble fiber intake Low blood level of C-reactive protein Excess body fat Low LDL cholesterol level

Excess body fat

Which of the following statements is true? The fat that's in food isn't a source of essential nutrients. Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel." Fat contributes to the flavor of foods. Fatty foods lack the smooth texture that carbohydrate-rich foods have.

Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.

Which of the following characteristics is a known risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? High intake of vitamin E High intake of soluble fiber Low intake of trans fat Increasing age

Increasing age

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 170 mg/dl, and he has more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol. According to this information, Kevin needs to reduce his total cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease. Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range. Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health, and he should eat more saturated fat. Kevin should eat more solid fats to raise his LDL level.

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range.

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol? VLDL LDL HDL Chylomicron

LDL

Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty? Alpha-linolenic acid Linoleic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid

Linoleic acid

Which of the following statements is true? Your body is unable to make cholesterol. Your body can make alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. Trans fatty acids are a by-product of the emulsification process. Phospholipids are partially water soluble.

Phospholipids are partially water soluble.

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because he has high HDL cholesterol. a family history of heartburn. low C-reactive protein level. hypertension.

hypertension