Question 1

Linolenic acid is classified as an essential fatty acid because it:

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A)  neutralizes cholesterol.
B)  cannot be made from other substances in the body.
C)  is a monounsaturated fatty acid.
D)  is found in both animal and plant foods.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

An essential fatty acid is one that:

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A)  is necessary and made by the body in large quantities.
B)  is necessary and made by the body in adequate quantities.
C)  is necessary and must be supplied by food.
D)  comes only from animal sources.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals consume _____ ounces of fatty fish each week.

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A)  6-8
B)  8-12
C)  6-10
D)  12-14E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Linoleic and linolenic fatty acids are both:

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A)  phospholipids.
B)  trans fats.
C)  monounsaturated fatty acids.
D)  essential fatty acids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

To replace saturated with unsaturated fats in your diet, which of the following would you spread on a bagel at breakfast?

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A)  peanut butter
B)  margarine
C)  butter
D)  cream cheeseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following fats is mostly monounsaturated?

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A)  canola oil
B)  corn oil
C)  soybean oil
D)  margarineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

EPA and DHA are:

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A)  omega-6 fatty acids.
B)  omega-3 fatty acids.
C)  found primarily in plant oils and seeds.
D)  made from linoleic acid.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Question 9

Researchers are steering away from population-wide recommendations for low-fat diets because:

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A)  most people don't follow them anyway.
B)  there have been reports of nutrient deficiencies associated with low-fat diets.
C)  some sources of fat are valuable to health and should not be avoided.
D)  low-fat diets really aren't beneficial after all.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Five grams of fat provide _____ kcalories.

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A)  5
B)  20
C)  45
D)  65E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Food manufacturers use all of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food except:

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A)  adding water to the food.
B)  whipping air into the food.
C)  rearranging the molecules in the fat.
D)  baking foods instead of frying them.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Research has shown that fat substitutes are always effective at promoting weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following fats predominates in the diet and in the body?

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A)  triglycerides
B)  cholesterol
C)  phospholipids
D)  lecithinsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

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A)  vegetable oils.
B)  fish oils.
C)  fast foods.
D)  refined grains.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Discuss the concept of "good fats" and "bad fats."

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Question 16

Excessive consumption of saturated fat or trans fat may result in:

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A)  weight loss due to poor absorption.
B)  reduced serum cholesterol levels.
C)  storage of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid.
D)  an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following high-fat foods would be the least heart-healthy to consume daily?

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A)  avocados
B)  walnuts
C)  potato chips
D)  canned tunaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

A change from whole milk to nonfat milk would:

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A)  decrease the amount of saturated fat.
B)  increase the number of kcalories.
C)  decrease the amount of calcium.
D)  increase vitamin consumption.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

If Ann is watching her weight, which of the following suggestions would be most beneficial to her?

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A)  Use margarine instead of butter.
B)  Switch from whole milk to fat-free milk.
C)  Eliminate fat from your diet.
D)  Choose processed meats instead of fresh meats.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter.Which of the following is the best advice for him?

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A)  Use margarine instead of butter because it contains no cholesterol and protects against heart disease.
B)  Use butter instead of margarine since margarine contains trans-fatty acids, which are harmful.
C)  Choose soft or liquid margarine that contains 0 grams of trans fat instead of hard margarine or butter.
D)  Eliminate both butter and margarine from your diet.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Lipids

An essential fatty acid is one that:

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Researchers are steering away from population-wide recommendations for low-fat diets because:

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To replace saturated with unsaturated fats in your diet, which of the following would you spread on a bagel at breakfast?

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Which of the following fats is mostly monounsaturated?

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A change from whole milk to nonfat milk would:

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Food manufacturers use all of the following techniques to reduce the fat and kcalories in food except:

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Linolenic acid is classified as an essential fatty acid because it:

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Jack is confused about whether to use margarine or butter.Which of the following is the best advice for him?

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Which of the following fats predominates in the diet and in the body?

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Research has shown that fat substitutes are always effective at promoting weight loss.

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If Ann is watching her weight, which of the following suggestions would be most beneficial to her?

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals consume _____ ounces of fatty fish each week.

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Five grams of fat provide _____ kcalories.

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Linoleic and linolenic fatty acids are both:

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Excessive consumption of saturated fat or trans fat may result in:

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Discuss the concept of "good fats" and "bad fats."

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EPA and DHA are:

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Linoleic acid is found primarily in:

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Which of the following high-fat foods would be the least heart-healthy to consume daily?

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