Chapter 6 Nutrition & Wellness
Lecithin is a type of ________
phospholipid
Types of lipids include
triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids
Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
type two diabetes
________ naturally contains small amounts of trans fats.
whole milk
The liver uses cholesterol to make ________.
bile
Which of the following foods is naturally a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Canola oil
When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?
Corn oil
John's blood test results indicate that his LDL-cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following actions would a registered dietitian nutritionist recommend?
Increase intake of legumes and nuts
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
LDL
Which of the following statements about lipids is true?
Lipids dissolve in organic solvents, such as alcohol and acetone.
Which of the following statements describes pancreatic lipase?
Pancreatic lipase is secreted into the duodenum and is necessary for fat digestion.
Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?
Polysaccharides
C reactive protein
Those individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from having their CRP levels evaluated is a marker of chronic inflammation. is produced by the liver
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy adults should consume ________.
as little cholesterol as possible while following a healthy diet
Liana has elevated blood levels of LDL. To lower her LDL levels, she should _______.
eat less red meat
Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
hypertension
Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.
200
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
Cholesterol ________.
is essential to health
A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together, with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule. The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms. Based on this information, the compound is a(n) ________.
fatty acid
phospholipids
have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions. Lecithin is an example of a phospholipid found naturally in egg yolks. are naturally found in both plant and animal foods.
