unit 4 test for final
saturated fats are...
"bad" fats
unsaturated fats are...
"good" fats
which of the following is a function of fat?
acts as insulation
one advantage of fat in the diet is...
adds taste and flavor to food
fatty deposits that narrow or clog arterial vessels are defined as...
atherosclerosis
triglycerides are composed of...
glycerol and fatty acids
the process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids, converting a liquid fat to a more solid form is known as...
hydrogenation
an essential fatty acid deficiency results when there is...
inadequate intake of fats
select examples of fat substitutes
- olestra - aspartame - saccharin and simplesse
if a meal has 49g of fat and a serving is considered 5g, how many servings are there in this meal?
10
recommended daily intake from saturated fats is ____ %
10
low density lipoprotein levels in the blood should not exceed ____ mg/dL
100
triglyceride levels in the blood should not exceed... mg/dL
150
cholesterol levels in the blood should not exceed ____ mg/dL
200
the recommended amount of dietary intake from total fat should be...
30%
how many fat calories are provided from a meal that contains 35 grams of total fat?
315
high density lipoprotein levels in the blood should be ____ mg/dL
40-59
the nurse explains that even at rest, the body has energy requirements that are best provided by fats. How much of the body's caloric needs at rest are provided by fats?
60%
daily dietary intake of cholesterol should be ____ mg/dL
<200 when heart disease is present
a major function of fat within the body is...
a reserve form of energy
the nurse is working with a group of clients at the clinic to make lifestyle changes to improve their diet. During the discussion on the various fats, they learn that which of the following fats is not digested by the body?
cholesterol
a nurse is preparing a pamphlet that discusses cholesterol. Which of the following is a true statement about cholesterol that can be included?
cholesterol is used by the body to synthesize bile acids and vitamin D
select an example of food that does not contain cholesterol
coconut
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two fatty acids considered to be n-3 fatty acids. Another name for these fatty acids is omega-3 fatty acids. What are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids?
cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, and lake trout
excessive intake of saturated fats increase the risk of...
colon cancer
a group of student nurses are discussing the various fats and fatty substances in the body. They learn that phospholipids are unique in that they can act as what in the body?
emulsifiers
brain cells rely totally on the intake of fat
false
in what foods are omega 3 fats found?
fish oils
what condition can result from the incomplete breakdown of fats?
ketosis
a group of water-insoluble organic compounds is defined as...
lipids
the substances which serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream are...
lipoproteins
cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the...
liver
cholesterol is synthesized by the...
liver
the intake of monounsaturated fats can...
lower LDL levels
what is the benefit of taking/eating omega 3 fats?
lowers LDL cholesterol
the nurse explains to the client that there are different types of fats. Client teaching is effective when the client states monounsaturated fats are predominantly found in which sources?
olive oil
fish oils are known as...
omega 3
which of the following is most abundant in plant oils?
omega 6
in what foods are omega 6 found?
plant sources
the stability of fats is influenced by their degree of unsaturation. Which fats are most susceptible to rancidity?
polyunsaturated fats
a ketogenic diet restricts which nutrients?
proteins and carbohydrates
identify the type of fat found in dairy products?
saturated
the type of fat associated with a high risk of atherosclerosis is...
saturated fat
when teaching about cholesterol, the nurse knows the clients in the group have a good understanding of dietary sources of cholesterol when they verbalize which foods contain this nutrient?
shellfish
an example of a protein based fat substitute is...
simplesse
fat digestion occurs in the...
small intestine
a nutrition class is discussing the role of fat in the diet and the various forms of fat. What is the nurse educator's best response when a student asks why fat is hydrogenated?
to improve function and decrease rancidity
the American public has been warned to attempt to eliminate "trans fats" from their diets. Why has this been encouraged?
trans fatty acids raise the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood
which of the following statements is true regarding saturated fats?
usually solid at room temperature
vitamins that are transported by fat include...
vitamins A, D, E, K
