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A ripe avocado has dark green or black skin and vibrant green flesh.

True

Put the foods in order from lowest cholesterol content per serving (1) to highest cholesterol content per serving (4).

1% milk < cheese < shrimp < egg yolk

Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which tend to ______ blood cholesterol levels.

Decrease

To prevent cut avocados from browning,

sprinkle the cut surface with lemon juice.

The primary role of HDL in the body is to transport lipids

to the liver for metabolism.

Besides her fat intake, what other dietary modifications could improve Jackie's heart health?

Choose whole grains instead of refined grain products

Match each description to the appropriate lipoprotein.

Chylomicron: carries absorbed lipids VLDL: carries to body cells mostly triglkycerides LDL: arises from VLDL HDL: arises mostly from liver and intestines

Pureed avocado can be used as a substitute for butter in recipes for baked goods. Using pureed avocado instead of butter in a recipe would ______ of the final product.

decrease the saturated fat content

What types of foods has Jackie used to replace the fat in her diet?

Refined carbs

Drag the statement about fat digestion anatomy to its appropriate place on the body; roll over the boxes to reveal the name of the body part.

1. Fat digestion by salivary lipase 2. Secretes bile to emulsify fats 3. Small amount of fat digestion by gastric lipase 4. Secretes pancreatic lipase 5. Site of most fat digestion and absorption

Regina's sister is pregnant and asks her about the safety of consuming fish during pregnancy. Regina remembers learning that some fish are higher in mercury than are others. Which of the following most likely has the highest mercury concentration?

Albacore tuna

Drag the lipid name to its corresponding structure.

1. Saturated fatty acid 2. Omega 3 polyunsaturated 3. Phospholipid 4. Monounsaturated fatty acid 5. OMega 6 6. Sterol

What are some potential drawbacks of an extremely low-fat diet?

All choices are correct

Regina's pregnant sister is interested in boosting her intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two fatty acids that can be made from alpha-linolenic (omega-3) acid. She has heard that EPA and DHA are important for cancer prevention, brain health, cardiovascular disease prevention, and immune function. Which food is the best source of EPA and DHA?

Fatty fish

Is it necessary for Jackie to drastically lower her fat intake to achieve heart health?

NO

Match the following health effects to a type of fatty acid.

Omega 3: Inflammatory responses, blood clot, triglyceride levels Omega 6: Blood pressure, blood clots

Monounsaturated fatty acids make up about two-thirds of the total fat in avocados. The carbon chain of a monounsaturated fatty acid has

One double bond

Click to select the food choices Jackie could use to incorporate fat into her heart-healthy diet.

Pack walnuts Make sandwich After classes Use canola oil

Match each description to a type of fatty acid.

Saturated: Solid at room temp. Unsaturated: Liquid at room temp.

Although they contain mixtures of various fatty acids, foods are often categorized as particularly rich in either saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated fatty acids. Classify the following foods to show the primary type of fatty acid present in that food.

Saturated: butter, coconut oil Monounsaturated: olive oil, peanuts Polyunsaturated: corn oil, sunflower oil

Drag the descriptor to its appropriate lipid classification.

Triglyceride: ~9 kcal/gram, primary storage form of fat in adipose tissue Phospholipid: important component of cell membrane; emulsifier Cholesterol: vitamin D hormone, 875 mg of lipid per day

Which lipid is the primary source of dietary fat in our diets?

Triglycerides

Is Jackie's new exercise routine appropriate?

Yes