Chapt 6 nutrition quiz

Liana has elevated blood levels of LDL. To lower her LDL levels, she should _______.

eat less red meat

Which of the following plant oils contains the highest amount of saturated fat per tablespoon?

Coconut oil

A fasting blood LDL cholesterol level of 165 mg/dL is considered ________.

High

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

Male sex

Which of the following statements about phospholipids is FALSE?

Phospholipids have a similar chemical structure to cholesterol.

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

Whole milk

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy adults should consume ________.

as little cholesterol as possible while following a healthy diet

Victor is making cake batter. When he added canola oil, low-fat milk, baking powder, and salt together, the oil and milk separated into two layers. To make a mixture that does not separate into oily and watery components, Victor should add ________ and stir the ingredients together.

egg yolks

Most lipids have ________ in their chemical structures.

fatty acids

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that ________.

stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the small intestine