Question 1

One reason fat is important in the diet is because it:

Accepted Answer

A)   supplies a constant source of vitamins.
B)   speeds up the digestive process.
C)   provides satiety.
D)   stimulates the release of important digestive enzymes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A saturated fat that contains no cholesterol is:

Accepted Answer

A)   butter.
B)   coconut oil.
C)   eggs.
D)   fish.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Excess intake of dietary fat is:

Accepted Answer

A)   converted into glucose.
B)   converted into cholesterol.
C)   stored in blood vessels.
D)   stored in adipose tissue.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Prostaglandins have a local action similar to that of:

Accepted Answer

A)   enzymes.
B)   neurotransmitters.
C)   hormones.
D)   lipoproteins.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat recommends that the percentage of total kcalories from fat should fall between:

Accepted Answer

A)   10% and 20%.
B)   20% and 25%
C)   20% and 35%.
D)   30% and 45%.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

An important function of cholesterol is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   form bile salts.
B)   break down cell membranes.
C)   metabolize carbohydrates.
D)   produce vitamin A.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

If a client consumed 50 g of fat as part of a total 1500-kcal intake, the percentage of total kcalories from fat would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   13%.
B)   20%.
C)   30%.
D)   42%.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

An important function of bile is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   separate fatty acids from glycerol.
B)   activate the intestinal lipases.
C)   break the fat into globules.
D)   neutralize gastric lipase.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A triglyceride is composed of glycerol and:

Accepted Answer

A)   fatty acids.
B)   amino acids.
C)   polysaccharides.
D)   cholesterol.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Many infant formulas now contain added arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids because:

Accepted Answer

A)   infants who drink formula rather than breast milk need more of these fatty acids.
B)   these fatty acids are destroyed during processing of infant formula.
C)   infants may not be able to produce enough of these for optimum development.
D)   these fatty acids help preserve other nutrients in the infant formula.E) All of the above
F) None of the above C

Question 11

The best food sources of essential fatty acids are:

Accepted Answer

A)   vegetable oils.
B)   tropical oils.
C)   hydrogenated oils.
D)   nuts.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

An example of a sandwich high in saturated fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A)   tuna salad.
B)   grilled cheese.
C)   turkey and sprouts.
D)   peanut butter and jelly.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

An oil high in saturated fatty acids is:

Accepted Answer

A)   corn oil.
B)   coconut oil.
C)   fish oil.
D)   olive oil.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 14

"Hidden" fats are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)   rice.
B)   muffins.
C)   bacon.
D)   baked potatoes.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Digestion of fats is completed in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   duodenum.
B)   intestinal wall.
C)   liver.
D)   enterohepatic circulation.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The effect of trans fatty acids on blood cholesterol is similar to that of:

Accepted Answer

A)   cis fatty acids.
B)   saturated fatty acids.
C)   monounsaturated fatty acids.
D)   polyunsaturated fatty acids.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally:

Accepted Answer

A)   trans.
B)   polyunsaturated.
C)   cis.
D)   saturated.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Pancreatic lipase digests triglycerides by:

Accepted Answer

A)   reducing the surface tension.
B)   removing the glycerol.
C)   breaking off one fatty acid at a time.
D)   removing the cholesterol.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile is:

Accepted Answer

A)   gastric lipase.
B)   cholecystokinin.
C)   vitamin D.
D)   enterokinin.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 20

Plasma lipoproteins contain varying amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A)   ascorbic acid.
B)   triglycerides.
C)   lecithin.
D)   glucose.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 4: Lipids

One reason fat is important in the diet is because it:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A saturated fat that contains no cholesterol is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Excess intake of dietary fat is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Prostaglandins have a local action similar to that of:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat recommends that the percentage of total kcalories from fat should fall between:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An important function of cholesterol is to:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a client consumed 50 g of fat as part of a total 1500-kcal intake, the percentage of total kcalories from fat would be:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An important function of bile is to:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A triglyceride is composed of glycerol and:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Many infant formulas now contain added arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids because:

Correct AnswerverifiedC

The best food sources of essential fatty acids are:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An example of a sandwich high in saturated fatty acids is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An oil high in saturated fatty acids is:

Correct AnswerverifiedB

"Hidden" fats are found in:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Digestion of fats is completed in the:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The effect of trans fatty acids on blood cholesterol is similar to that of:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Pancreatic lipase digests triglycerides by:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile is:

Correct AnswerverifiedB

Plasma lipoproteins contain varying amounts of:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
C

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified