CH 7

The Adequate Intake of alpha-linolenic acid for men and women (ages 19-50 years old) is ______. Multiple choice question. 1.6 g/day and 1.1 g/day, respectively 16 g/day and 11 g/day, respectively 1.6 g/day for both genders 16 g/day for both genders

1.6 g/day and 1.1 g/day, respectively

Engaging in moderate-intensity physical activity at least _________ minutes a week and balancing energy intake with energy expenditure helps people achieve and maintain healthy body weights..

150

______ is a symptom or by-product of ______. Multiple choice question. Atherosclerosis; arteriosclerosis Arteriosclerosis; atherosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis; atherosclerosis

___________ is the long-term process in which plaques build up inside arterial walls.

Atherosclerosis

Why are the chemical structures of trans and saturated fatty acids similar? Multiple choice question. Both contain carbon-carbon double bonds. Both have a bent shape.

Both have a bent shape.

Which statement is true? Multiple choice question. Digesting carbohydrates is a more complicated process than digesting lipids. Digesting lipids is a more complicated process than digesting carbohydrates.

Digesting lipids is a more complicated process than digesting carbohydrates.

What type of lipoprotein carries cholesterol from the body tissue back to the liver for recycling? Multiple choice question. LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol

HDL cholesterol

What is the chemical structure of an omega-3 fatty acid? Multiple choice question. It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the omega end of the carbon chain. It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the acid end of the carbon chain. It contains three consecutive carbon-carbon double bonds within the carbon chain.

It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the omega end of the carbon chain.

What is the chemical structure of an omega-3 fatty acid? Multiple choice question. It contains three consecutive carbon-carbon double bonds within the carbon chain. It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the acid end of the carbon chain. It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the omega end of the carbon chain.

It contains the first carbon-carbon double bond on the third carbon from the omega end of the carbon chain.

Maintaining cell membranes, insulating the body against cold temperatures, cushioning the body against bumps and blows, and contributing to body contours are all traits of which nutrient? Multiple choice question. Proteins Lipids Vitamins Carbohydrates

Lipids

What enzyme breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol in the bloodstream? Multiple choice question. Pancreatic lipase Glycolytic lipase Lipoprotein lipase

Lipoprotein lipase

Which of the following is an enzyme in the walls of capillaries that breaks down their load of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol? Multiple choice question. Chylomicron Monoglycerides Lipoprotein lipase Bile

Lipoprotein lipase

Which drug is commonly prescribed to help people reduce elevated blood lipid levels? Multiple choice question. Antibiotics Statins Steroids Aspirin

Statins

___________ are a type of prescription drug that reduces a person's elevated blood lipid levels.

Statins

Which cooking method best reduces fat intake? Multiple choice question. Frying Breading Stir-frying Steaming

Steaming

Which form of unsaturated fatty acid contains a chemical structure similar to that of saturated fatty acids? Multiple choice question. Cis Trans

Trans

The classification of fats and oils is based on the type of fatty acid present in greatest concentration. True false question.TrueFalse

True

Which of the following substances are types of lipids? Multiple select question. a. cholesterol b. triglycerides c. amylase d. polypeptides e. glycogen

a,b

The direct benefits of physical activity include ______. Multiple select question. a. reducing blood LDL cholesterol level b. achieving healthy body weight c. reducing blood HDL cholesterol level d. maintaining a healthy body weight

a,b,d

Choose the following dietary changes that will most likely lower the risk of atherosclerosis development. Multiple select question. a. replace foods that are rich in saturated fats with foods higher in unsaturated fats b. ensuring that monounsaturated fat intake is at least 25% of total Calories c. reducing consumption of saturated fat to less than 10% of total Calories d. limit trans fat intake

a,c,d

The classes of lipids include ______. Multiple select question. a. phospholipids b. saturated fatty acids c. sterols d. triglycerides

a,c,d

What are some things you can do to reduce fat intake? Multiple select question. a. Trim fat b. Use drippings from the pan to make sauces and gravies. c. Choose lean meats d. Steam meats

a,c,d

Which of the following tests should a doctor perform to determine a person's risk for developing atherosclerosis? Multiple select question. a. Test triglyceride levels b. Evaluate reflexes c. Request lipoprotein profile d. Check blood pressure

a,c,d

The major adverse health conditions associated with consuming high amounts of fat are _____. Multiple select question. a. obesity b. asthma c. stroke d. certain cancers e. osteoporosis f. heart disease

a,c,d,f

The AMDR is 20 to 35% for fat and should come predominately from ______, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils. Multiple select question. a. polyunsaturated fatty acids b. saturated fatty acids c. cis and trans fatty acids d. monounsaturated fatty acids

a,d

To check a person's risk for __________ , a physician checks blood pressure, listens to blood flow in your carotid arteries, and requests a lipoprotein profile to assess serum HDL, LDL, and triglyceride levels.

atherosclerosis

Reducing the intake of ______ will help reduce blood triglyceride levels. Multiple select question. a. soluble fiber b. alcohol c. refined carbohydrates d. dairy

b,c

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Acceptable Macronutrient Range - AMDR) recommends that adults should keep daily fat intake Multiple choice question. less than 15% of total calories as low as possible between 20 and 35% of total calories between 20 and 35 grams

between 20 and 35% of total calories

Choose the statements that are true regarding plant food sterols and stanols. Multiple select question. a. Some plants actually contain cholesterol. b. Plant sterol intake poses the same heart health risks associated with cholesterol intake. c. Plants contain sterols similar to cholesterol. d. Plant sterols have blood cholesterol-lowering properties.

c,d

What are the major functions of fatty acids and triglycerides in the body? Multiple select question. a. to aid in transport of water-soluble vitamins b. to provide building blocks for enzymes c. to insulate and protect the body d. to provide energy e. to aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

c,d,e

Most gallstones are made of ______. Multiple choice question. cholesterol calcium sodium protein

cholesterol

__________is found only in foods that contain animal products.

cholesterol

Reducing the consumption of saturated fat and maintaining a total dietary intake of fat no greater than 35% of total calories will most likely cause a person's risk of developing atherosclerosis to ______. Multiple choice question. decrease remain the same increase

decrease

Eating foods that are rich sources of _____ can reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Multiple choice question. alcohol trans fat dietary fiber tyrosine

dietary fiber

Women are more prone to heart attacks than men. True false question.TrueFalse

false

Name one of the most common digestive diseases in the United States. Multiple choice question. CVD gallstones lipid malabsorption lipid storage disease

gallstones

HDL cholesterol is considered "__________" cholesterol because it does not contribute to plaque formation.

good

A saturated fatty acid is completely filled with ______ atoms. Multiple choice question. carboxylic amino acid hydrogen methyl

hydrogen

Phospholipids contain a _______ portion, which attracts water, and a ________ portion, which repels water.

hydrophilic, hydrophobic

Having one or more risk factor(s) ______ a person's chance of developing atherosclerosis. Multiple choice question. increases decreases

increases

In a healthy person, the liver synthesizes ____ cholesterol when dietary cholesterol intake is higher. Multiple choice question. less more equivalent

less

Obesity, certain cancers, and cardiovascular disease are all serious health conditions that often result from consuming high amounts of _____. Multiple choice question. minerals carbohydrates vitamins lipids

lipids

The class of nutrients that consists of triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols is called _______

lipids

Digesting _________ is a more complicated process than digesting ___________, because the majority of this type of nutrient in foods are not water soluble and the digestive process involves considerable amounts of water.

lipids, carbohydrates

CCK signals the pancreas to secrete ______ lipase into the duodenum of the small intestine. Multiple choice question. gastric duodenal pancreatic hepatic

pancreatic

The digestive enzyme that removes two fatty acids from each triglyceride molecule is called ______. Multiple choice question. pancreatic lipase pancreatic amylase bile acid lingual lipase

pancreatic lipase

Choose the type of fat that is partially water soluble. Multiple choice question. triglycerides trans fats phospholipids cholesterol

phospholipids

Atherosclerosis is a complex disease with multiple ___________ __________

risk factors

A(n) ______ fatty acid is completely filled with hydrogen atoms. Multiple choice question. saturated unsaturated

saturated

Scientific evidence suggests that dietary cholesterol does not have as much effect on blood cholesterol as dietary _________ _________

saturated, fats

Cholesterol lowering margarines contain plant ______, which may lower cholesterol in people with mildly elevated cholesterol levels.

sterols

Dietary fats and oils are classified as saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated based on Multiple choice question. the type of fatty acid present in greatest concentration. the smell and taste of the fat. the physical state (liquid or solid) of the fat at room temperature.

the type of fatty acid present in greatest concentration.

A ______ risk of developing CVD is less than that of a ______ of the same age. Multiple choice question. man's; woman woman's; man

woman's; man