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EPA and DHA are:


A) not important in nutrition.
B) essential fatty acids.
C) found in the oils of fish.
D) omega-6 fatty acids.

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

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Which of the following would be the best dietary advice for someone who needs to lower her blood cholesterol levels?


A) Dietary changes will not help if you have a genetic tendency toward high blood cholesterol.
B) You need to drastically limit the amount of cholesterol-containing foods in your diet.
C) Reduce the saturated and trans fats in your diet to lower LDL levels in the blood.
D) Increase HDL levels in your blood by eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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

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Fat stored in the body is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves:


A) retrieving fatty acids that have been stored in the liver.
B) transporting cholesterol to the muscles to be broken down for energy.
C) dismantling stored fat in fat cells and releasing components into blood.
D) converting glucose into fat as a more efficient method of producing energy.

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

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When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?


A) Farm-raised fish are protected from contaminants so they are much safer to eat.
B) The species of fish chosen for grilled, baked, or broiled dishes contain higher levels of EPA and DHA.
C) Consumption of any amount of fish that might contain mercury should be avoided.
D) Temporarily discontinuing consumption of fish will allow the body to eliminate mercury from its tissues.

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

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All of the following statements concerning cholesterol are true except:


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

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Your diet has been evaluated and you are consuming an average of 2800 calories, 62 grams of saturated fat, and 5 grams of trans fat daily. Are these values within recommendations for heart health?


A) yes, because the energy from saturated fat is within the recommended percentage range
B) no, because the energy from saturated fat is higher than the recommended percentage
C) yes, because trans fat intake is within the recommended range
D) no, because the energy from trans fat is lower than the recommended percentage

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

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Describe the functions of fats in the body.

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Fatty acids may differ from one another:


A) in chain length.
B) in degree of saturation.
C) in number of calories.
D) a and b
E) b and c

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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A long-distance hiker is trying to choose the most energy-dense 250-calorie snack for her hike. Which should she take?


A) granola bar, roasted peanuts, dried apricots
B) baby carrots, yogurt, apple, wheat crackers
C) juice box, pretzels, banana, 2 oz. string cheese
D) bagel, fresh grapes, sports drink

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

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

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Cholesterol is the best known of the:


A) phospholipids.
B) lipids.
C) sterols.
D) triglycerides.

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

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The role of bile in fat digestion is to:


A) digest fats in the stomach.
B) emulsify fats in the small intestine.
C) transport fats through the circulatory system.
D) split fats into smaller components.

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

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A family of organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but not in water is called:


A) triglycerides.
B) lipids.
C) fats.
D) oils.

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

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Cholesterol is important in nutrition because:


A) your body is not able to produce it and it is thus an essential nutrient.
B) it is necessary for the production of the emulsifier bile by the liver.
C) it is found in most foods we consume, though its main source is plants.
D) it can contribute to weight loss when too much is eaten.

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

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Use the canola oil label to answer questions Use the canola oil label to answer questions     -If you wish to promote heart health, what should your intake of this oil be? A)  You should avoid it because it contains saturated fat. B)  You can have unlimited amounts because it contains no trans fats. C)  It can be consumed in moderate amounts because it is high in monounsaturated fats. D)  It should be limited because it is not a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. -If you wish to promote heart health, what should your intake of this oil be?


A) You should avoid it because it contains saturated fat.
B) You can have unlimited amounts because it contains no trans fats.
C) It can be consumed in moderate amounts because it is high in monounsaturated fats.
D) It should be limited because it is not a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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

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Which of the following statements concerning lecithin is not true?


A) It plays a key role in the structure of cell membranes.
B) It is an emulsifier.
C) It has the ability to lower blood cholesterol.
D) It has no special ability to promote health.

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

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A person eating at a restaurant orders a trimmed grilled pork cutlet, tossed green salad with 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing, sweet potatoes with sugar glaze, cheese biscuits, and chocolate mousse for dessert. What comments would you make about the fat contribution of his meal?


A) The meal does not have much visible fat content so it is low in fat.
B) The calorie content of this meal is high because of the invisible fat in the foods.
C) Trimming the pork cutlet has removed the fat from the meat.
D) This meal provides very large amounts of essential fatty acids.

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

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Approximately what percent calories from fat would be provided by a bowl of soup containing 200 calories and 11 grams of fat?


A) 44%
B) 50%
C) 67%
D) 72%

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

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A deficiency of fatty acids can cause:


A) extreme weight loss in adults.
B) low blood pressure.
C) diabetes.
D) abnormal brain development in infants.

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

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Triglycerides consist of:


A) three fatty acids.
B) trans fatty acids.
C) glycerol.
D) a and b
E) a and c

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

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