Question 1

Fat leaves the chylomicron and moves into adipose cells when the chylomicron comes into contact with

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A)   pancreatic lipase.
B)   lipoprotein lipase.
C)   lingual lipase.
D)   bile.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?

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A)   Sterols are found in both plant and animal foods.
B)   Cholesterol is the most common sterol found in the human diet.
C)   The human body produces sterols.
D)   Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Fatty acids released from fat stores travel in the blood attached to the protein

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A)   fibrin.
B)   hemoglobin.
C)   albumin.
D)   globulin.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Plant fats provide 80-90% of their energy from saturated fats.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a rich source of linoleic acid?

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A)   a baked potato
B)   flaxseeds
C)   peanut oil
D)   salmonE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Fasting for 8 hours before a blood lipids test will allow enough time for your body to clear chylomicrons from your bloodstream.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why are phospholipids NOT classified as essential nutrients?

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A)   Our bodies manufacture phospholipids.
B)   Phospholipids are not naturally found in the healthy body.
C)   The GI flora produce phospholipids.
D)   Phospholipids serve no useful function in the human body.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The term "monounsaturated" describes a fatty acid containing one double bond between two carbon atoms along the chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Invisible or "hidden" fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Body fat stores are

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A)   not necessary for health and functioning.
B)   especially harmful in the abdominal region.
C)   the body's secondary source of stored energy, after liver glycogen.
D)   important for promoting glucose uptake by cells.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Research has found that replacing your saturated fat intake with added sugars increases your risk for

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A)   unintended weight loss.
B)   insomnia.
C)   cardiovascular disease.
D)   type 1 diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Lipids that contain multiple carbon-ring structures are known as phospholipids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What role do polyunsaturated fatty acids play in the brain and spinal cord?

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A)   They regulate calcium levels within normal ranges.
B)   They help transmit information between cells.
C)   They act as carriers, enabling active transport of nutrients into cells.
D)   They block the production of vessel-clogging cholesterol.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee found that saturated fat intake is significantly higher among Americans who

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A)   regularly consume foods with fat replacers.
B)   consume a vegetarian diet.
C)   frequently eat fast food.
D)   smoke.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the

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A)   stomach.
B)   liver.
C)   small intestine.
D)   large intestine.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?

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A)   as little as possible
B)   3% of total energy intake
C)   5% of total energy intake
D)   less than 10% of total energy intakeE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats,the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as

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A)   lipase.
B)   bile.
C)   hydrochloric acid.
D)   bicarbonate.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In general,animal-based fats are high in saturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol
B)   linoleic acid
C)   butyric acid
D)   hydrochloric acidE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

A key component(s) of the cell membrane is/are

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A)   lecithin.
B)   progesterone.
C)   phospholipids.
D)   triglycerides.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

How much trans fat is recommended in the diet?

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Fatty acids released from fat stores travel in the blood attached to the protein

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Invisible or "hidden" fats are ones that are translucent at room temperature.

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The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the

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Fat leaves the chylomicron and moves into adipose cells when the chylomicron comes into contact with

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The term "monounsaturated" describes a fatty acid containing one double bond between two carbon atoms along the chain.

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Research has found that replacing your saturated fat intake with added sugars increases your risk for

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Body fat stores are

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Fasting for 8 hours before a blood lipids test will allow enough time for your body to clear chylomicrons from your bloodstream.

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Why are phospholipids NOT classified as essential nutrients?

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Plant fats provide 80-90% of their energy from saturated fats.

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A key component(s) of the cell membrane is/are

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Which of the following is a rich source of linoleic acid?

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Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?

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What role do polyunsaturated fatty acids play in the brain and spinal cord?

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Lipids that contain multiple carbon-ring structures are known as phospholipids.

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The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee found that saturated fat intake is significantly higher among Americans who

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In general,animal-based fats are high in saturated fats.

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To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats,the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as

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