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
