Nutrition Chapter 6 Fats & Other Lipids

Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day. A) 100 B) 300 C) 250 D) 450

B) 300

According to the original Nutrition Facts panel on a package of reduced fat cream cheese, a 1 oz serving of the cream cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat. Based on this information, fat contributes about ________% of total kcal. A) 51 B) 71 C) 31 D) 91

B) 71

Which of the following fatty acids is an essential fatty acid? A) Oleic acid B) Alpha-linolenic acid C) Stearic acid D) Palmitic acid

B) Alpha-linolenic acid

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids? A) Baked chicken B) Canola oil C) Corn oil D) Green beans

B) Canola oil

Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36. Based on this information, Manny is ________. A) able to drive safely B) acting more sociable and feeling less tense C) unconscious D) acting aggressively toward his partner

C) unconscious

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids? A) Cottonseed oil B) Green beans C) Stick margarine D) Roast beef

A) Cottonseed oil

Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health. While participating in the study, she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins, minerals, egg protein, purified water, and potato starch. Within a few weeks, Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs. Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency? A) Essential fatty acids B) Bile salts C) Glucose polymers D) Cholesterol esters

A) Essential fatty acids

Which of the following statements is true? A) In nature, fatty acids typically have even numbers of carbon atoms. B) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule. C) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble. D) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.

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

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 190 mg/dl and his HDL cholesterol level is 60 mg/dl.According to this information, ________. A) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range B) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health and he should eat more saturated fat C) Kevin's HDL cholesterol level is too low to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease D) Kevin needs to reduce his total blood cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease

A) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range

________ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. A) Linoleic B) Alpha-linolenic C) Eicosapentaenoic D) Docosahexaenoic

A) Linoleic

Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day. On average, his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day. Based on this information, which of the following statements describes Owen's diet? A) Owen's fat intake is within the AMDR. B) Owen's fat intake is not high enough to support good health. C) Owen's fat intake is too high. D) Owen's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids.

A) Owen's fat intake is within the AMDR.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids? A) Soybean oil B) Green beans C) Roast beef D) Whole milk

A) Soybean oil

Which of the following foods is a rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol? A) Whole milk B) Margarine C) Peanut butter D) Coconut oil

A) Whole milk

When Leah parties with her friends, she usually drinks 6 beers during a 2-hour party. At this level of alcohol consumption, she is ________. A) a binge drinker B) a restrained drinker C) an abstainer D) a moderate drinker

A) a binge drinker

Eddie drinks 6 beers a week. At this level of alcohol consumption, he is ________. A) a moderate drinker B) an abstainer C) an abuser D) a binge drinker

A) a moderate drinker

The liver recycles bile salts to make new________. A) bile B) glycogen C) hemoglobin D) white blood cells

A) bile

Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid, a trans fatty acid ________. A) is less likely to undergo oxidation B) has a kink in its molecular structure that keeps it from being straight C) contains no double bonds D) is comprised of glucose molecules

A) is less likely to undergo oxidation

Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating ________. A) less beef B) more partially-hydrogenated fats C) fewer fruits and vegetables D) more coconut oil

A) less beef

Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health. While participating in the study, he was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins, minerals, animal protein, purified water, and corn starch. Within a few weeks, Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head. When ________ was added to his formula, the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared. A) polyunsaturated fat B) calcium citrate C) lipase D) oleic acid

A) polyunsaturated fat

The primary function of an adipose cell is________. A) metabolizing glycogen B) transporting cholesterol within tissues C) storing fat D) making insulin

C) storing fat

Which of the following statements is true? A) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels. B) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup. C) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. D) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells.

B) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.

Lecithin is a type of ________. A) sterol B) phospholipid C) triglyceride D) fatty acid

B) phospholipid

Which of the following characteristics is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? A) Asian ancestry B) High intakes of vitamin C C) Increasing age D) Low income level

C) Increasing age

Sari would like to compare amounts of polyunsaturated fat in two brands of canned tuna. She should read the ________ on each product's label. A) list of ingredients B) structure/functions claims C) Nutrition Facts panel D) country of origin information

C) Nutrition Facts panel

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol? A) White potato B) Green beans C) Roast pork D) Ripe banana

C) Roast pork

Brett eats ________ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids. A) whole-wheat bread B) baked beans C) canned sardines D) fresh strawberries

C) canned sardines

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________. A) essential fatty acid deficiency and cystic fibrosis B) arthritis and low blood pressure C) colon and rectal cancer D) vitamin D and A toxicity syndromes

C) colon and rectal cancer

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds, but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a(an)________ fatty acid. A) saturated B) essential C) monounsaturated D) polyunsaturated

C) monounsaturated

Don 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 daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories;his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average dailycholesterol intake was 350 mg. Based on this information, his total fat intake is ________ theAcceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range. A) More informationabout Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question. B) within C) above D) below

D) below

In the body, certain lipids ________. A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber B) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals C) contribute to proper body hydration D) help maintain cell membranes

D) help maintain cell membranes

A chylomicron is a type of ________. A) phospholipid B) sterol C) fatty acid D) lipoprotein

D) lipoprotein

High-fiber diets can lower blood cholesterol because fiber transports cholesterol into fatty tissues. T/F

False

Peanut oil is a richer source of polyunsaturated fatty acids than high linoleic sunflower seed oil. T/F

False

Stick margarine is one of the main sources of cholesterol in the typical American's diet. T/F

False

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should keep their trans fat intake as low as possible, while eating a healthy diet. T/F

True

High-density lipoproteins contain more protein than low-density lipoproteins. T/F

True

In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of partially-hydrogenated oils in foods. T/F

True