Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.
BIOL1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Chapter 6 Quiz
Which of the following statements is true?
Multiple Choice
Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.
Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients.
Each gram of fat contributes 4 kcal.
Adding fat to a food reduces the food’s “mouth feel.”
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(an) ________.
Multiple Choice
sterol
fatty acid
phospholipid
amino acid
Brett eats ________ to increase his intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Multiple Choice
baked beans
whole-wheat bread
canned sardines
fresh strawberries
The body can make limited amounts of ________ acid from alpha-linoleic acid.
Multiple Choice
Eicosapentaenoic
oleic
hydrochloric
stearic
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Multiple Choice
Corn oil
Raw carrots
Ground beef
Whole milk
________ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid.
Multiple Choice
Docosahexaenoic
Eicosapentaenoic
Linoleic
Alpha-linolenic
________ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.
Multiple Choice
Stearic
Lauric
Eicosapentaenoic
Linoleic
Which of the following statements is true?
Multiple Choice
A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Multiple Choice
Walnuts
Avocado
Chicken
Milk
A chylomicron is a type of ________.
Multiple Choice
fatty acid
sterol
lipoprotein
phospholipid
Which of the following statements is true?
Multiple Choice
VLDLs transport most forms of cholesterol in blood to the liver for disposal.
All forms of LDL cholesterol are considered unhealthy, because they increase the risk of diabetes.
The cholesterol carried by oxidized LDL is taken up by certain arterial cells and deposited in plaque.
Hydrolyzed HDL is a toxic lipoprotein that contributes to cardiovascular disease.
Sarah consumes approximately 2000 kcal/day. According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ________ kcal/day.
Multiple Choice
200
450
250
350
Maria usually consumes about 2000 kcal/day. On average, her fat intake is approximately 90 g/day. Based on this information, which of the following statements describes Maria’s diet?
Multiple Choice
Maria’s fat intake is not high enough to support good health.
Maria’s fat intake is higher than the AMDR.
Maria’s fat intake is within the AI.
Maria’s fat intake meets the RDA for lipids.
Sari would like to compare amounts of polyunsaturated fat in two brands of canned tuna. She should read the ________ on each product’s label.
Multiple Choice
structure/functions claims
Nutrition Facts panel
country of origin information
list of ingredients
Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and ________.
Multiple Choice
high blood levels of LDL cholesterol
low blood pressure
European ancestry
physically active lifestyle
Which of the following characteristics increases a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Multiple Choice
Asian ancestry
Higher than average intakes of calcium
Female sex
Type 2 diabetes
Having high blood levels of ________ may increase a person’s risk of CVD.
Multiple Choice
HDL
Homocysteine
tryptophan
aspartic acid
Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ________ cancer.
Multiple Choice
skin
pancreatic
muscle
thyroid
Theresa drank 5 ounces of wine. This amount of wine has about as much alcohol as the amount that is in ________.
Multiple Choice
1 ounce of liquor
5 ounces of beer
3 ounces of liquor
12 ounces of beer
Women who are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant should ________.
Multiple Choice
limit their alcohol consumption to beer
avoid all forms of alcohol
mix distilled alcohol with fruit juice before consuming it
drink alcohol only with meals
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