nutri quiz

. Exercising increases good cholesterol in your blood. a. True b. False

A

. Trans fats exist in nature and are also manufactured. a. True b. False

A

. Which is the good cholesterol in the blood? a. HDL b. LDL c. Chylomicron d. Triglycerides e. Lipoproteins

A

Chylomicrons transport fat through the lymph. a. True b. False

A

Fat is an essential nutrient and must be consumed, even if someone is overweight

A

In order to meet the recommendation for omega-3 consumption, at least half the daily protein budget should be spent on fish rich in omega-3s. a. True b. False

A

The least significant source of EPA and/or DHA is a. Fortified foods b. Fish c. Nuts and seeds d. Breast milk

A

Which will most negatively impact your blood cholesterol? a. Excess saturated and trans fat consumption b. Excess dietary cholesterol consumption

A

. Fat replacers are all of the following except a. Made of carbs, protein, or fat b. Thought to cause cancer c. Used to lower the fat content of foods d. Not always going to duplicate fat's taste, texture, and ability to be used in high temperature cooking

B

A monounsaturated fatty acid is one that has a single double bond, which causes the molecule to have a kink in the chain.

B

Phospholipids a. Neutralize acid b. Have water-loving and fat-loving portions c. Are what cholesterol is made of d. Are the majority of fats we consume

B

Pure fats that are liquid at room temperature are composed of more of the healthy, saturated fats.

B

The chemical structure of a fatty acid and glucose are similar because they are both linear chains. a. True b. False

B

The type of lipid made of interconnecting rings is called a lipid ring. a. True b. False

B

20. The AMDR for fat is a. 10%-35% b. 10%-20% c. 20%-35% d. 45%-65% e. The more the better

C

All of the following are true except about cholesterol except: a. Must be consumed b. Found in animal products c. Used to synthesize Vitamin D d. Can contribute to plaque in the arteries

C

Which lipid-based compounds are heart healthy? a. Unsaturated fats b. Trans fats c. Cholesterol d. Saturated fats

C

Fats are made up of

C glycerol and fatty acids

EPA and DHA a. Play a role in lowering blood pressure b. Play a role in preventing blood clots c. May reduce inflammation d. All of the above

D

Which is not a risk factor for heart disease? a. Smoking b. Atherogenic diet c. Physical inactivity d. High blood pressure e. alcohol

E

. Manufactured trans fats are created a. By GMOs b. During the process of adding hydrogen back to a double bond c. By cancer cells d. By bad cholesterol

b