HEC 120 Unit 6 Exam

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

butter

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of

butter and beef

Chylomicrons transport

cholesterol

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

corn oil

Two-month-old Jacob's diet lacks alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. Based on this information, Jacob isn't _____.

growing properly

A fatty acid

has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because he has

hypertension.

Most lipid digestion occurs in the

small intestine

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

walnuts

Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day

250

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. On average, he consumes 2750 kcal per day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, Chase's saturated fat intake should be fewer than _____ kcal per day.

270

Desi wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. He currently consumes a diet that supplies 2700 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, he should limit his saturated fat intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

270

Jason is an endurance athlete training for a triathlon. While he's in training, he wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. His current diet supplies 3600 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, he should limit his saturated fat intake to less than ____ grams per day.

40

Krystal is an endurance athlete training for a marathon. While she's in training, she wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. Her current diet supplies 3150 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than ____ grams per day.

45

Which of the following statements is true?

A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.

Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 170 mg/dl, and he has more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol. According to this information,

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

Which of the following foods is a rich source of lecithin?

Wheat germ

Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, he should limit his intake of

butter and beef.

Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because she has

diabetes.

Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke. To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease, Carlos should

learn relaxation techniques to manage his emotional stress level.

In the body, some lipids

provide insulation against cold temperatures.

In the body, fat

provides energy.

Carla wants to lower her risk of cardiovascular disease. Based on this information, she should limit her intake of

salty foods.

A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.

saturated

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of ____ fatty acids.

saturated

Chylomicrons ______.

transport lipids from the small intestine.

Bill 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 fat intake was _____ of total calories each day, which is within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

25%

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Baked trout

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

Beef fat

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Canned salmon

Sylvia has a disease that blocks the delivery of bile and pancreatic amylase to her small intestine. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this disease?

Greasy stools that float

Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1. According to this information,

Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease.

Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day. On average, her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day. Based on this information, which of the following statements describes Maria's diet?

Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR.

____ are a major end product of fat digestion.

Monoglycerides

In 2018, food manufacturers will no longer be able to use partially hydrogenated oils in foods. Why were these substances banned?

They are harmful to health.

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Tuna fish

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Walnut oil

Phyllis recorded her food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze her diet record. According to the results of the analysis, her average daily saturated fat intake was 10% of total calories; her average daily unsaturated fat intake was 35% of total calories; and her average daily cholesterol intake was 250 mg. Based on this information, her total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

above

Victor is making cake batter. When he added corn oil, fat-free milk, baking powder, and salt together, the oil and milk separated into two layers. To make a mixture that doesn't separate into oily and watery components, Victor should add _____ and stir the ingredients together.

egg yolks

A group of scientists designed a clinical study to investigate the effects of cholesterol deficiency in humans. For the duration of the 8-week study, the adult subjects must live in a special research unit of a hospital. The only food the subjects can consume is a man-made formula that contains all known nutrients, except cholesterol. Based on this information, you would expect

none of the subjects to show signs and symptoms of a cholesterol deficiency during the entire study.

Connor has atherosclerosis within his brain. Based on this information, he has high risk of

stroke

Which of the following statements is true?

Arterial plaque can result in blocked blood vessels.

Which of the following substances emulsifies lipids during digestion?

Bile salts

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

Butter

Which of the following foods is a natural source of trans fat?

Butter

When he prepares food, Nick wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat and contains little or no trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should he select?

Canola oil

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use a product that's a rich source of unsaturated fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats or oils should she select?

Canola oil

Which of the following statements is true?

Cigarette smoking increases the production of oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?

Coconut oil

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Excess body fat

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

LDL

Which of the following statements is true?

LDL transports cholesterol to tissues.

Which of the following substances is not an omega-3 fatty acid?

Linoleic acid

Layla loves to cook, but she's concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with fats and oils that are naturally low in trans fats and saturated fatty acids, and high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following foods should she select?

Olive oil

Which of the following foods is a rich source of lecithin?

Peanut butter

Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Peanuts

Which of the following foods is a major source of saturated fat in American diets?

Pizza with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices

Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?

Pork loin

Which of the following substances can interfere with the recycling of bile salts in the body?

Soluble fiber

Which of the following foods is a rich source of lecithin?

Soybeans

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 had to live in a special unit of the university hospital. She could only eat the synthetic formula diet that was provided by the scientists who were in charge of the study. The formula contained vitamins, minerals, choline, 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. When _____ were added to her formula, the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.

alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids

Connor has plaque in an artery within his brain. This condition is a sign of

atherosclerosis.

Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Based on this information, Bill should

become more physically active.

Lauren wants to lower her risk of cardiovascular disease. Based on this information, she should

become more physically active.

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 had to live in a special medical unit at the university hospital. He wasn't permitted to eat anything other than the synthetic formula diet provided by the researchers. The formula contained vitamins, choline, 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 _____ were added to his formula, the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.

essential fatty acids

Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.

fatty acids

A baby's body needs essential fatty acids

for nervous system system development.

In the body, certain lipids

help maintain cell membranes.

Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas. Based on this information, a sign of this disease is

high amounts of fat in the stools.

Jared has arteriosclerosis. Based on this information, he has high risk of

hypertension,

Lecithin is a type of

phospholipid