Unit 6 Activity

Because she's pregnant, Regina is interested in eating more foods that contain high amounts of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Which of the following foods is an excellent source of EPA and DHA?

Tuna casserole

Made by the liver and released into the bloodstream; carries mostly triglyceride

VLDL

Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (5). 5:

beef fat

saturated fat's fatty acid component

beef fat, palm oil, coconut oil

Put the fats and oils in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). 2:

butter

saturated fat examples

butter, beef fat

Put the fats and oils in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). 5:

canola oil

Put the fats and oils in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). 3:

chicken fat

Type of lipoprotein that is formed in the absorptive cells.

chylomicron

Put the fats and oils in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). 1:

cocoa butter

Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (5). 2:

corn oil

A lipase _________.

digests fats

A saturated fatty acid differs from an unsaturated fatty acid. In a saturated fatty acid, _______.

each carbon within the chain is completely filled with hydrogen atoms

When Austin tried to make pancakes, he kept stirring the ingredients, but they separated into oily and watery portions. His pancake ingredients were whole-wheat flour, milk, canola oil, and a little cinnamon and sugar. Which of the following ingredients could he add to keep the other ingredients from separating after they're stirred together?

eggs

Egg whites contain cholesterol, which makes them an excellent emulsifier, when added to dry ingredients.

false

Regina is concerned that her dad may have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) because his father died after having a heart attack. Her father is 52 years of age, smokes, is overweight, has Italian ancestry, is a civil engineer, and does not exercise. Which of Regina's father's personal characteristics is a CVD risk factor that's not modifiable?

family history of cardiovascular disease, age

Regina is a 22-year-old college student who wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines' recommendations concerning the intake of trans fat. Therefore, Regina should ______.

keep her trans fat intake as low as possible while following a healthy diet

Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (5). 4:

lard (pork fat)

Enzyme that breaks down lipids.

lipase

Lipid-rich particle that is surrounded by bile salts, which helps transport lipids to absorptive cells.

micelle

Single fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone.

monoglyceride

Which of the following substances is a fatty acid that has at least one double bond in its carbon chain?

oleic acid, arachidonic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, linolenic acid.

Put the fats and oils in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). 4:

olive oil

monounsaturated fats examples

olive oil, canola oil

monounsaturated fat's fatty acid component

olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, prok fat, chicken fat

Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (5). 3:

peanut oil

Indicate which of the following conditions are signs of an essential fatty acid deficiency.

poor wound healing, poor growth during infancy, hair loss

Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (5). 1:

safflower oil

polyunsaturated fat's fatty acid component

safflower oil, corn oil, sunflower oil

polyunsaturated fats examples

safflower oil, grapeseed oil

Atherosclerosis contributes to cardiovascular disease by _______.

slowing blood flow through the arteries and allowing clots to form, forming plaque in the arteries that supply the heart

Which of the following substances is a fatty acid that has no double bonds in its carbon chain?

stearic acid

Identify foods that are good sources of essential fatty acids.

sunflower seeds, corn oil, salmon

A monounsaturated fatty acid differs from a saturated fatty acid. In a monounsaturated fatty acid, _______.

there is one double bond in the carbon chain

Not a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor

total blood cholesterol = 176 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol = 89, blood triglyceride levels of 130 mg/dL

According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should limit their saturated fat intake to less than 10% of their total daily caloric intake. If you consume 1800 kcal per day, you should limit your saturated fat intake to fewer than ______ grams of saturated fat per day.

20

According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should limit their saturated fat intake to less than 10% of their total daily caloric intake. If you consume 2800 kcal per day, you should limit your saturated fat intake to fewer than _______ kcal per day.

280

If your total caloric intake is 2100 kcal per day, your range of fat intake (kcal) would be _____ kcal per day, according to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).

420 to 735

Lipids play very important roles in your body. Which of the following statements is true?

Body fat helps insulate the body against cold temperatures., Certain fatty acids help regulate inflammation., Body fat cushions the body against injuries from blows and falls., Essential fatty acids are needed for proper growth and skin health.

Formed by absorptive cells of the small intestine

Chylomicron

Often called the "good cholesterol" because it carries cholesterol away from cells and back to the liver for processing and elimination

HDL

A Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor

HDL cholesterol = 31 mg/dL, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, smoking, inactivity, consistent blood pressure values of over 130/80 mm Hg

Transports cholesterol to tissues

LDL

General name for a structure that transports lipids in the body.

Lipoprotein

Damaged by "free radicals" and contributes to the buildup of plaque in arteries

Oxidized LDL