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High fat intake is especially difficult to avoid if you regularly eat ___________. 1. fast food 2. dessert 3. whole grains 4. fruit and fruit drinks

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To increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids, include fish, canola oil, ground flax seeds, or _____ in your diet. 1. walnuts 2. red meat 3. dairy foods 4. cheese

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Which breakfast follows the guidelines of the DASH diet? 1. one coup of yoghurt with half a cup of fruit and nuts 2. one cup coffee, turkey sausage, and cheese omelet 3. chicken and waffles 4. two slices toast with three tablespoons of jelly

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Which of the following foods contain a large quantity of saturated fatty acids? 1. palm kernel and coconut oils 2. olive and canola oils 3. cashew nuts and almonds 4. cottonseed and corn oils

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Which of the following is NOT a function of fat in the human body? 1. consumption of fat helps stimulate our appetite 2. fat provides insulation to help retain body heat 3. fat maintains the integrity of cell membranes 4. fat assists in the transport of fat-soluble vitamins

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Fat provides __________ kcals of energy per gram. 1. 12 2. 9 3. 7 4. 4

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The process of straightening an unsaturated fatty acid to create a more solid fat that resists rancidity is called 1. deamination 2. hydrogenation 3. emulsification 4. pressurization

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Which of the following are NOT major classes of dietary lipids? 1. phospholipids 2. glycogens 3.triglycerides 4. sterols

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How many Calories does 25 grams of fat provide? 1. 23 kilocalories 2. 2,250 kilocalories 3. 225 kilokalories 4. 100 kilokalories

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In a saturated fatty acid, every carbon atom is saturated with __________. 1. insulin 2. cortisol 3. hydrogen 4. cholesterol

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Which of the following is TRUE about essential fatty acids? 1. no vegetables contain essential fatty acids 2. consumption of essential fatty acids raises an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease 3. We need to obtain mega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids from food 4. the body produces essential fatty acids

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols? 1. the human body produces sterols 2. sterols are found in both plant and animal foods 3. sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid 4. cholesterol is the most common sterol found in the human diet

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Fat is stored in _________ for later use. 1. cell membranes 2. muscles 3. the gastrointestinal (GI) tract 4. adipose tissue

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How does atherosclerosis contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease? 1. It leads to elevated circulating blood glucose levels. 2. Decreased cholesterol circulation leads to decreased oxygen circulation. 3. Accumulation of plaque decreases blood-clotting ability. 4. Lipid buildup leads to impaired blood flow.

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While you are sleeping, approximately how much of the energy your cells use is derived from fats? 1. 10-30% 2. nearly 100% 3. 70-19% 4. 30-70%

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Which of the following is TRUE about essential fatty acids? T / F ?

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