Module 3 Exam
A yogurt has the following information on the nutrient facts label Calories 250 Total fat 5 grams Saturated fat 3 grams What is the % of DV in this product for saturated fat and total fat?
7% of DV total fat and 15% for saturated
Approximately what percentage of the lipids in foods are triglycerides?
95
match the lipoprotein to the description: made in the small intestine
Chylomicron
match the lipoprotein to the description: this lipoprotein carries triglyceride made in the small intestine
Chylomicron
An oil that is partially hydrogenated sometimes changes one or more of its double bond configurations from
Cis to trans.
match the lipoprotein to the description: exercise will raise this protein
HDL
match the lipoprotein to the description: good cholesterol
HDL
match the lipoprotein to the description: if this lipoprotein is high your risk of heart disease is decreased
HDL
Which of the following is a good source of eicosapentanoic acid (EPA)?
Tuna
match the lipoprotein to the description: drinking alcohol will increase the lipoprotein
VLDL
match the lipoprotein to the description: this lipoprotein carries triglyceride made in the liver
VLDL
What would you tell a person who says "We shouldn't eat fat because all it does is make us gain weight"?
You are not correct, because fats provide most of the energy to fuel the work of our muscles.
a lipid that is solid at room temperature
fat
Studies show that diets high in fish such as salmon and tuna can
lower blood pressure.
one of the three main classes of lipids which is similar to a triglyceride
phospholipid
Which of the following would be the best dietary advice for someone who needs to lower her blood cholesterol levels?
reduce the intake of saturated and trans fat in your diet to lower LDL levels in the blood
feeling of fullness
satiety
Which fat is required to be on the nutrition facts label of a food product?
saturated
which of the following on a food label would indicate that the food has trans fat?
shortening
Cholesterol is the best known of the:
sterols.
Which of the following vegetable oils is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Canola
Which of the following statements best describes individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?
Bile is released directly into the small intestine.
A food that represents a visible fat would be:
Butter
match the enzyme or hormone to the description: hormone that triggers bile release
CCK
What is the immediate precursor for the eicosanoids?
Fatty acids
The lipoproteins LDL and HDL are important in heart disease risk because of the following properties and actions:
HDL plays an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal.
Which of the following statements concerning lecithin is not true?
It has the ability to lower blood cholesterol.
match the lipoprotein to the description: bad cholesterol
LDL
match the lipoprotein to the description: this lipoprotein will increase if the diet is high in saturated fat
LDL
Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?
Linoleic acid
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
Low-density lipoprotein
Match the food to the major type of fatty acids it contains: peanut oil
Monosaturated
Which of the following describes a fatty acid that has one double bond?
Monounsaturated
Match the food to the major type of fatty acids it contains: corn oil
Polyunsaturated
Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
Roasted turkey
Match the food to the major type of fatty acids it contains: hamburger
Saturated
What part of the gastrointestinal tract is the predominant site of dietary fat hydrolysis (digestion)?
Small intestine
Produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder emulsifies fat
bile
Which of the following would have the least fat in a 3 ounce serving?
boneless pork loin
one of the sterols manufactured in the body
cholesterol
You are trying to teach someone how to select an appropriate margarine to protect against heart disease. Therefore, you would tell the person to:
choose one that lists liquid oil as the first ingredient.
Which of the following on the food label is saturated fat?
coconut oil
Which of the following is not a desirable blood lipid value?
high LDL
The main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol is:
high saturated and trans fat intake.
eicosanoid
hormone like compound made from 20 fatty acids
making an oil into a solid fat by changing saturation
hydrogenation
Each of the following is known to be linked to excessive intake of fats EXCEPT
lactose intolerance.
a phospholipid which is a major constituent of cell membranes
lecithin
one of the three main classes of lipids with a structure similar to cholesterol
lecithin
source is corn oil, safflower oil, sesame oil
linoleic
source is flax and walnuts
linolenic
The oils found in walnuts, soybeans, flaxseed, and wheat germ represent a good source of preformed
linolenic acid.
match the enzyme or hormone to the description: pancreatic enzyme that breaks down lipids
lipase
Characteristics of the essential fatty acids include:
must be supplied by the diet
a lipid that is liquid at room temperature
oil
Recent recommendations suggest that we consume monounsaturated fats in the place of saturated fat. Which of the following items would achieve this goal?
olive oil
