Question 1

An omega-6 fatty acid is an example of a(n) :

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A)  saturated fatty acid.
B)  trans fatty acid formed by hydrogenation.
C)  unsaturated fatty acid.
D)  a fatty acid found in tropical oils.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A strong correlation exists between the development of colon cancer and diets:

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A)  high in fish.
B)  high in grains and cereals.
C)  with moderate amounts of alcohol.
D)  high in animal fats.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Chylomicrons:

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A)  transport lipids,from the food we eat into the body.
B)  are absorbed into the lymphatic system.
C)  are formed by the intestinal mucosal cell.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The physical characteristics,texture and taste of fatty acids are determined by:

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A)  the length of the fatty acid chain and the types of bonds between the carbon atoms.
B)  the number of acid groups.
C)  the extent of digestion in the body.
D)  the number of fatty acid chains bound to each glycerol molecule.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A fatty acid with only single bonds between carbon atoms is called a(n) ________ fatty acid.

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A)  saturated
B)  unsaturated
C)  hydrophobic
D)  hydrophilicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Epidemiologists compared heart disease and cancer rates from 2 different communities.One community had significantly lower rates of heart disease,colon cancer and breast cancer than the other.After eliminating many risk factors associated with these diseases,the researchers believe that the high incidence of heart disease and cancers may in part be due to dietary practices.As a follow-up,researchers would like to conduct interviews to evaluate dietary practices within each community.What dietary practices would you investigate and why?

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Question 7

The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fats are beneficial in regards to:

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A)  heart disease.
B)  rheumatoid arthritis.
C)  multiple sclerosis.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Hormone sensitive lipase:

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A)  is activated during periods of fasting .
B)  is needed to deposit fatty acids into adipose tissue.
C)  is needed for phosphoglyceride digestion.
D)  is required for lipid digestion by cells lining blood vessels.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE about eating a healthy diet?

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A)  It is essential for most people to reduce total fat consumption by 25-50%.
B)  A healthy diet is low in saturated fat from meat and dairy.
C)  A healthy diet is low in processed fats like shortenings.
D)  Healthy diets include fats from fish,nuts and olive oil.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is required for cells to take up low-density lipoproteins?

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A)  Lipoprotein lipase
B)  Homocysteine
C)  LDL receptors
D)  InsulinE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The function of bile in triglyceride digestion is:

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A)  to hydrolyze (split) the bond that attaches fatty acids to glycerol.
B)  to break fat into small globules.
C)  facilitate the formation of chylomicrons.
D)  to bind and transport lipids in the blood.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The end of a fatty acid chain containing a methyl group is also referred to as the __________ end.

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A)  omega
B)  alpha
C)  delta
D)  acidE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The oxidation of LDLs:

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A)  recruits macrophages with scavenger receptors to the site.
B)  increases inflammation.
C)  results in the formation of foam cells.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Trans fatty acids are most abundant in foods that contain:

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A)  animal products.
B)  tropical oils.
C)  partially hydrogenated oils.
D)  omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Explain what happens after lipids are digested and absorbed into the intestinal cell.

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Question 16

Foods consisting mostly of fatty acids with only single bonds tend to be:

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A)  solid at room temperature.
B)  soluble in water.
C)  liquid at room temperature.
D)  less stable than fatty acids with double bonds.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Dietary sources of cholesterol include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  meat.
B)  eggs.
C)  fish.
D)  peanut butter.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?

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A)  Chylomicrons
B)  Low-density lipoproteins
C)  High-density lipoproteins
D)  Very-low density lipoproteinsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following diets provides approximately 18% of the total Calories (kcal) from fat?

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A)  41 grams of fat; 2,385 kcal
B)  67 grams of fat; 3,268 kcal
C)  36 grams of fat; 1,154 kcal
D)  17 grams of fat; 2,392 kcalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Most fatty acids in food and in the body are bound to a molecule called:

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A)  cholesterol.
B)  phospholipids.
C)  lecithin.
D)  glycerol.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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