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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
B) Fatty acids contain nitrogen,hydrogen,and carbon.
C) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
D) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Steatorrhea is a surgical procedure to remove a diseased gallbladder.

A) True
B) False

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When she prepares food,Felicia wants to use a product that is a rich source of unsaturated fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should she select?


A) Olive oil
B) Coconut oil
C) Cream cheese
D) Unsalted butter

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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A scientist has discovered a new molecular compound that is a long chain of 26 carbons bonded together,with a methyl group on one end and an acid group on the other end of the molecule.The compound does not contain any nitrogen or sulfur atoms.Based on this information,the compound is a(n) _____.


A) fatty acid
B) sterol
C) phospholipid
D) amino acid

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal.
B) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel."
C) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.
D) Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) .Based on this information,Bill should _____.


A) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily
B) consume more saturated fat
C) gain some body weight
D) become more physically active

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the followings statements is true?


A) A saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain.
B) The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid.
C) Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods.
D) Certain fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Dana wants to reduce her blood cholesterol level by eating _____.


A) less beef
B) fewer fruits and vegetables
C) more partially-hydrogenated fats
D) more coconut oil

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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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 was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,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.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?


A) Essential fatty acids
B) Cholesterol esters
C) Bile salts
D) Glucose polymers

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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


A) HDL
B) Chylomicron
C) VLDL
D) LDL

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) ?


A) Female sex
B) Higher than average intakes of calcium
C) Asian ancestry
D) Type 2 diabetes

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Subcutaneous fat does not _____.


A) store energy
B) stimulate red blood cell production
C) protect against minor bruising
D) insulate the body against cold temperatures

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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B

Lipids are soluble in organic solvents such as acetone but insoluble in water.

A) True
B) False

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Lecithin is a type of _____.


A) sterol
B) fatty acid
C) phospholipid
D) triglyceride

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The body uses cholesterol to make _____.


A) vitamin D
B) vitamin E
C) vitamin B-12
D) vitamin A

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020) ,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.


A) 350
B) 250
C) 450
D) 150

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should _____.


A) increase his intake of trans fat
B) take medication to increase his blood pressure
C) stop smoking cigarettes
D) increase his intake of vitamin K

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet.According to the results of the analysis,his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories and his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories.Based on this information,his total fat intake is ______ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.


A) above
B) below
C) within
D) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,healthy adults should consume _________.


A) less than 200 mg cholesterol/day
B) less than 400 mg cholesterol/day
C) no cholesterol
D) consume as little cholesterol as possible while following a healthy diet

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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The liver recycles bile salts to make new _____.


A) hemoglobin
B) glycogen
C) bile
D) white blood cells

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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