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Question #1
What is a primary function of fat in the body?
A.   Fats are stored as glycogen, the body's form of stored energy.
B.   Fats protect internal organs from overheating.
C.   Fats are converted to proteins as needed.
D.   Fats reduce satiety after consuming a meal.
E.   Fats provide the energy to fuel muscular work.
Question #2
The body stores excess energy from food as ________.
A.   cholesterol
B.   triglycerides
C.   chylomicrons
D.   phospholipids
E.   HDL
Question #3
At what part of the digestive tract does fat digestion primarily take place?
A.   small intestine
B.   mouth
C.   pancreas
D.   liver
E.   stomach
Question #4
Which food contains the least healthful type of fat?
A.   a small handful of mixed nuts
B.   salad in taco shell with chili, cheese, sour cream, and salsa
C.   peanut butter on celery
D.   garden salad with sliced avocado, sunflower seeds, and vinaigrette
E.   pasta drizzled with olive oil and garlic
Question #5
__________raises _______ ("bad") cholesterol.
A.   Trans fat, HDL
B.   Trans fat, LDL
C.   Saturated fat, LDL
D.   Saturated fat, HDL
Question #6
All of these are functions of lipids EXCEPT providing ________.
A.   the main energy source for the brain
B.   most of the body's resting energy
C.   raw materials for important compounds in the body such as hormones
D.   most of the body's resting energy, energy storage, the main energy source for the brain, and raw materials for important compounds in the body such as hormones
E.   energy storage
Question #7
Which statement about the lipid guidelines and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is true?
A.   Total fat intake alone cannot account for differences in risks of CVD.
B.   Diets high in saturated fat from olive oil are linked with relatively low risks of CVD.
C.   Meat is an important part of a diet low in saturated fats.
D.   When corn or seed oils replace butter and cheese in the diet, the person's CVD risk increases.
E.   Finland has the highest CVD death rate and the highest consumption of unsaturated fat.
Question #8
Which of the following lipids can serve as an emulsifier?
A.   unsaturated fatty acids
B.   phospholipids
C.   triglycerides
D.   sterols
E.   saturated fatty acids
Question #9
What is the most accurate statement about the process of hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils?
A.   Fat-soluble vitamins are more bioavailable in oils that have been hydrogenated.
B.   Oils that undergo hydrogenation are more resistant to oxidation and have a longer shelf-life.
C.   Hydrogenation maintains the double bond structure found in unsaturated fatty acids.
D.   Hydrogenation makes oils healthier because the addition of hydrogen maintains the liquid structure.
E.   Eating hydrogenated oils has virtually no effect on blood cholesterol.
Question #10
_________ is/are important for the emulsification of fat in the small intestines, and _________ is/are important for the transport of fat in the blood.
A.   Lecithin, phospholipids
B.   Microvilli, lipids
C.   Bile, lipoproteins
D.   Micelles, lipoproteins
Question #11
Which of the following plant oils is (are) highly saturated?
A.   peanut oil and sesame oils
B.   olive oil
C.   canola oil
D.   palm and coconut oils
E.   sesame oil
Question #12
Ninety-five percent of the fat we consume is in the form of ________.
A.   lecithin
B.   emulsifiers
C.   phospholipids
D.   triglycerides
E.   cholesterol
Question #13
What happens when the body uses its energy stores to provide cellular energy during a time of fasting, when there is not enough food energy?
A.   Fatty acids are produced by cellular machinery in the liver.
B.   Ketones are used to make glucose.
C.   Cells convert fat into glucose, which is the most efficient method for producing energy.
D.   Fat cells break down stored fat and release fatty acids into the blood.
E.   Fatty acids are liberated from a cell's lipid bi-layer and directly used for energy.
Question #14
Which lipid has the greatest influence on blood cholesterol levels?
A.   saturated fat
B.   polyunsaturated fat
C.   omega-6 fatty acids
D.   dietary cholesterol
E.   monounsaturated fat
Question #15
A quarter-pound fast-food hamburger sandwich provides 400 calories and contains 20 grams of fat. What is the percentage of calories from fat?
A.   45 percent
B.   5 percent
C.   20 percent
D.   25 percent
E.   15 percent
Question #16
What is the least effective way to lower your saturated fat intake?
A.   Eat ice cream instead of sherbet.
B.   Prepare rice without butter.
C.   Eat baked chips rather than fried chips.
D.   Eat nuts instead of French fries.
E.   Use wine, lemon juice, or broth instead of butter.
Question #17
Fat is not an essential nutrient and is the main cause of health problems, such as obesity, in the United States.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #18
Your friend Mike wants to start taking fish oil supplements. What should you recommend to your friend regarding fish oil consumption?
A.   Immune function is improved when taking fish oil supplements.
B.   Consuming fish in conjunction with a healthy diet is recommended over taking fish oil supplements.
C.   Supplements are a good idea because they have been proven to prevent heart disease.
D.   Taking daily fish oil supplements is hazardous to your health.
E.   Supplements are preferred over eating fish because there is no risk of mercury exposure.
Question #19
Sterols, phospholipids, and triglycerides are all classes of lipids, and most are phospholipids.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #20
Which lipoprotein is made inside the small intestinal cells and transports dietary fats through the circulatory system to the liver and other tissues?
A.   micelles
B.   HDL
C.   VLDL
D.   chylomicrons
E.   LDL

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