Nutrition 2- ch 6

Each of the following foods is considered a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids except _______.

pork

Bill recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record. According to the results of the analysis, his average fat intake was ________% of total calories each day, which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

25

Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Flaxseeds

Which of the following statements about low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is FALSE?

High levels of LDL are beneficial in lowering a person's risk for heart disease.

Which of the following statements is true?

Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.

Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet. According to the results of the analysis, his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories and his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories. Based on this information, his total fat intake is ________ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

below

Layla loves to cook, but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with fats that are naturally low in saturated fatty acids and high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following ingredients should she select?

canola oil

When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?

corn oil

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and ________.

high blood levels of LDL cholesterol

Which of the following characteristics is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

increasing age

Which of the following organs is key to the enterohepatic circulation of bile?

liver

A scientist has isolated a chemical compound that is partially soluble in water. The chemical helps keep water-soluble substances mixed with fats. When analyzing the composition of the chemical, the scientist determined that, in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, the compound contains nitrogen and phosphorus atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a(n) ________.

phospholipid

Lecithin is a type of ________.

phospholipid

The body uses cholesterol to make ________.

steroid hormones

Major functions of lipids include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?

whole milk

Which of the following statements is true?

In nature, fatty acids typically have even numbers of carbon atoms.

John's blood test results indicate that his LDL-cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following actions would a registered dietitian nutritionist recommend?

Increase intake of legumes and nuts