Question 1

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

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A)  digest fats in the stomach
B)  emulsify fats in the small intestine
C)  transport fats through the circulatory system
D)  digest fats in the mouth
E)  hydrogenate the double bonds of fatty acidsF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ is an immune response to cellular injury that produces an increase in white blood cells, redness, heat, and swelling.

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A)  Diabetes
B)  Cancer
C)  Eczema
D)  Inflammation
E)  TuberculosisF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

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A)  the elimination of most protein-rich food from the diet
B)  the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet
C)  a combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and seafood
D)  the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish
E)  a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

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A)  The more carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms present in a fatty acid, the shorter the fatty acid is.
B)  The more hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atoms, the more saturated a fatty acid is.
C)  All fatty acids are solid at room temperature.
D)  All fatty acids have only double bonds.
E)  All fatty acids have the same chain length.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E) B

Question 6

Replacing saturated fats and trans fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils:

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A)  reduces LDL cholesterol levels in blood while keeping the calorie intake reasonable
B)  raises LDL and HDL cholesterol, in addition to significantly increasing blood triglycerides
C)  reduces LDL and HDL cholesterol and significantly decreases blood triglycerides while keeping the calorie intake reasonable
D)  raises total and LDL cholesterol but significantly decreases blood triglycerides and reduces HDL cholesterol
E)  raises LDL cholesterol, decreases blood triglycerides, and significantly reduces HDL cholesterolF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of _____.

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A)  omega-3 acid
B)  monounsaturated fat
C)  polyunsaturated fat
D)  palmitic acid
E)  stearic acidF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _____ instead of _____.

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A)  canola oil; butter
B)  safflower oil; olive oil
C)  sunflower oil; canola oil
D)  butter; olive oil
E)  coconut oil; canola oilF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

A point of unsaturation is a site on a fatty acid chain:

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A)  where a carbon atom holds a sulfur atom
B)  from where a nitrogen is removed
C)  where additional hydrogen atoms can easily be attached
D)  where there is a single bond
E)  where carbon forms a double bond with hydrogenF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which statements concerning cholesterol is false ?

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A)  It is a part of every cell.
B)  It is an essential nutrient.
C)  It is a component of bile.
D)  It can be made by the body.
E)  It forms the major part of the plaques that narrow the arteries in atherosclerosis.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diet that reduces heart disease risk?

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A)  High in saturated fats
B)  Low in vegetables and fruits
C)  Low in trans fats
D)  Low in whole grains and legumes
E)  High in mayonnaise and butterF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which statement about fatty foods is true?

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A)  Fatty foods are low in energy density.
B)  The fat in foods contributes to satiety.
C)  Dietary fat is not necessary for the absorption of vitamin A.
D)  Fat gives foods a tough texture.
E)  Fat impairs the absorption of phytochemicals.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 13

A person is advised to eat food that provides 0 g of solid fat and saturated fat. Which of the following foods should he include in his diet?

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A)  Finger fries
B)  Pork chop trimmed of fat
C)  Potato with 1 tbs sour cream
D)  Whole milk
E)  Plain potatoF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

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A)  The liver stops producing bile.
B)  The body cannot digest fat.
C)  Bile is released directly into the small intestine.
D)  Bile is not delivered to the small intestine.
E)  The liver releases bile directly into the stomach.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which statement is true of the fat content of foods?

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A)  All meats are higher in protein than in fat.
B)  All dairy products do not contain fat.
C)  Grain-based desserts are free of solid fats.
D)  Cream and butter are a source of solid fats.
E)  Skim milk contains a large amount of solid fat.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

High blood LDL concentrations increase the risk of heart attack.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Discuss arguments you would use in trying to convince someone to consume fish rather than take fish oil supplements.

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Question 19

Describe the functions of fats in the body. 
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Fat provides most of the energy needed t...

Question 20

Which of the following words on an ingredient list would alert you to the presence of trans -fatty acids in the product?

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A)  BHA or BHT
B)  Liquid corn oil
C)  Chicken fat
D)  Peanut oil
E)  Hydrogenated oilF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 5: The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The role of bile in fat digestion is to:

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Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much higher in solid fats than lean beef.

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_____ is an immune response to cellular injury that produces an increase in white blood cells, redness, heat, and swelling.

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The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of:

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Which of the following statements is true of fatty acids?

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Replacing saturated fats and trans fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils:

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Atrial fibrillation, a dangerous form of irregular heartbeat is associated with the intake of _____.

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To replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats in your diet, you could use _____ instead of _____.

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A point of unsaturation is a site on a fatty acid chain:

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Which statements concerning cholesterol is false ?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a diet that reduces heart disease risk?

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Which statement about fatty foods is true?

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A person is advised to eat food that provides 0 g of solid fat and saturated fat. Which of the following foods should he include in his diet?

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A majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.

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Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

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Which statement is true of the fat content of foods?

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High blood LDL concentrations increase the risk of heart attack.

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Describe the functions of fats in the body. ​

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