Chapter 6 Quiz
Put the fats in order from the one that contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids (1) to the one that contains the lowest percentage of saturated fatty acids (5). coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, butter, canola oil
coconut oil, butter, palm oil, olive oil, canola oil
These atty acids increase blood cholesterol, LDL, inflammation, and are created when unsaturated fatty acids are partially hydrogenated.
trans fatty acids
These fats decrease blood levels of cholesterol and are liquid at room temperature.
unsaturated fatty acids
These fats reduce inflammation responses, blood clotting, and triglyceride levels
omega-3 essential fatty acids
These fats regulate blood pressure and increase blood clotting
omega-6 essential fatty acids
This organ releases lipase and collapse when chyme enters the small intestine
pancreas
increase or decrease Omega-6 fatty acids ____________ clotting and ____________ inflammation in the body.
increase, increase
At this point only about 5% of ingested fat remains to be excreted in the feces
large intestine
Lipids are a unique nutrient group, differing significantly from carbohydrates and proteins. Which of the following statements are true?
lipids do not dissolve in water, lipids are components of the plasma membrane that surrounds each human cell, fat supplies 9 kilocalories per gram
This organ produces bile
liver
Bile acids work as emulsifiers to aid in fat digestion. Starting from the site of bile production (1), trace the route of bile acids as they circulate through the body during fat digestion and absorption. small intestine, portal vein, gallbladder, liver
liver, gallbladder, small intestine, portal vein
increase or decrease Omega-3 fatty acids also _________ inflammation in the body.
decrease
increase or decrease Omega-3 fatty acids tend to __________ blood clotting.
decrease
increase or decrease Use of omega-3 fatty acids as a dietary supplement has been shown to _______________ circulating triglyceride levels in the blood.
decrease
Regina's pregnant sister is interested in 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 + DHA?
fatty fish
The fats increase blood levels of cholesterol and are solid at room temperature.
saturated fatty acids
This is the primary site of fat digestion
small intestine
Salivary and gastric lipase enzymes work here to do a small amount of fat digestion
stomach
Regina's dad and grandfather have both had heart attacks and she is concerned about her own heart health. Currently, she is under the care of a physician and is on medication to prevent blood clotting. She has been doing her own research regarding lifestyle and diet changes that she can make. Without the guidance of her health care provider, which are the following are changes that she should make to slow the progression of cardiovascular disease?
-replace daily breakfast with oatmeal, almonds, and berries. -read labels for trans fat and pick item without hydrogenated fats. -replace 3 animal based meals with plant based. -have fatty fish instead of steak.
Saturated fat, trans fat, and dietary cholesterol are the primary types of lipids that raise LDL. Match the American Heart Association's recommended intake level to reduce cardiovascular disease risk with its appropriate nutrient category. Cholesterol intake recommendation, Trans fat intake recommendation, Saturated fat intake recommendation A) Five to six percent of total calories Saturated fat intake recommendation B) Less than 300 mg per day C) Less than 1% of calories
A)Saturated fat intake recommendation B)Cholesterol intake recommendation C) Trans fat intake recommendation
