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Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?


A) broccoli
B) sirloin steak
C) tofu
D) salmon

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Trans fatty acids raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol levels more than saturated fatty acids do.

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Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in a food product?


A) hydrogenated vegetable oil
B) lecithin
C) liquid corn oil
D) vitamin E

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Low-fat,high-carbohydrate diets can increase the risk for heart disease.

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How does fat consumption relate to vitamin A,D,E,and K intake?


A) These vitamins are normally highly unstable molecules and are stabilized by fatty acids.
B) These vitamins require fats for their absorption and transport.
C) Fats provide the energy required to move these large molecules across the intestinal wall.
D) These vitamins are found only in the saturated fat found in animal sources.

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The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the:


A) stomach.
B) liver.
C) small intestine.
D) large intestine.

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Which of the following is the BEST source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ?


A) flaxseeds
B) avocado
C) spinach
D) fish oil

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Americans consume adequate omega-3 fatty acids but are deficient in omega-6 fatty acids.

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Yesterday Shannon consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate,75 grams of protein,and 60 grams of fat.What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat?


A) 13%
B) 15%
C) 29%
D) 35%

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Lipoproteins are identified based on their proportion of less-dense lipid to very-dense protein.

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Which type(s) of phospholipids act as an emulsifier?


A) lecithins
B) omega-3 fatty acids
C) short chain fatty acids
D) triglycerides

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The primary form in which dietary cholesterol occurs is as:


A) free cholesterol.
B) phospholipid.
C) cholesterol ester.
D) omega-6 fatty acid.

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High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are so named because of their high proportion of:


A) cholesterol.
B) carbohydrates.
C) liquid.
D) protein.

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What effect does the consumption of trans fatty acids have on a person's health?


A) provides essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation
B) boosts immune function
C) increases risk for cardiovascular disease
D) reduces risk for cardiovascular disease

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Describe,and compare and contrast,the different lipoproteins used for lipid transport in the blood.

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Triglycerides can be classified by which of the following characteristics?


A) the length of the glycerol backbone
B) the shape of the glycerol backbone
C) whether or not it is soluble in water
D) the shape,length,and saturation of the fatty acids

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How many Calories are potentially provided by 25 grams of fat?


A) 23 kilocalories
B) 100 kilocalories
C) 225 kilocalories
D) 2,250 kilocalories

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The COOH end of a fatty acid is called the methyl end.

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As part of the absorption process,most digested lipids are transported to the mucosal lining of the small intestine in spherical compounds called:


A) micelles.
B) peptides.
C) monoglycerides.
D) glycerols.

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The consumption of sterols from plant sources raises blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol and increases the risk for cardiovascular disease.

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