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Nikki has a disease that interferes with the production of lipase in her pancreas.Based on this information,a sign of this disease is


A) high amounts of fat in the stools.
B) ulcer formation in the stomach.
C) lack of saliva in the mouth.
D) low C-reactive protein in blood.

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

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Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?


A) palm oil
B) sunflower oil
C) lard
D) butter

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

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Layla loves to cook,but she is concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health.She wants to prepare foods with fats and oils that are naturally low in trans fats and saturated fatty acids,and high in monounsaturated fatty acids.Based on this information,which of the following foods should she select?


A) stick margarine
B) cocoa butter
C) olive oil
D) coconut oil

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

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Arterial plaque can result in blocked blood vessels.
B) Arteriosclerosis causes increased blood flow in arteries.
C) Arterial plaque causes the lining of the affected artery to become abnormally smooth.
D) People with arteriosclerosis have a lower than average risk of developing hypertension.

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

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Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?


A) LDL
B) HDL
C) insoluble fiber
D) trans fat

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

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Phyllis recorded her food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze her diet record.According to the results of the analysis,her average daily saturated fat intake was 10% of total calories; her average daily unsaturated fat intake was 35% of total calories; and her average daily cholesterol intake was 250 mg.Based on this information,her total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.


A) below
B) within
C) above
D) More information about Phyllis's omega-6 intake is needed to answer this question.

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

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A chylomicron is a type of


A) lipoprotein.
B) fatty acid.
C) sterol.
D) phospholipid.

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

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April wants to add _____ to her salad,because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.


A) walnuts
B) orange slices
C) cheddar cheese
D) whole-grain bread cubes

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

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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?


A) Maria's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids.
B) Maria's fat intake is higher than the AMDR.
C) Maria's fat intake is within the AI.
D) Maria's fat intake is not high enough to support good health.

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

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A fatty acid


A) has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
B) contains hundreds of glucose molecules.
C) has carbons arranged in ring-like structures.
D) is either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated.

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

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Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 170 mg/dl,and he has more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol.According to this information,


A) Kevin needs to reduce his total cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease.
B) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range.
C) Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health and he should eat more saturated fat.
D) Kevin should eat more solid fats to raise his LDL level.

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

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients.
B) Fat contributes to the flavor of foods.
C) Fatty foods lack the smooth texture that carbohydrate-rich foods have.
D) Adding fat to a food reduces the food's "mouth feel."

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

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Which of the following substances is a dietary essential?


A) alpha-linolenic acid
B) cholesterol
C) lecithin
D) high-density lipoprotein

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

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Owen usually consumes about 3000 kcal/day.On average,his fat intake is approximately 80 g/day.Based on this information,which of the following statements describes Owen's diet?


A) Owen's fat intake meets the RDA for lipids.
B) Owen's fat intake is too high.
C) Owen's fat intake is within the AMDR.
D) Owen's fat intake is not high enough to support good health.

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

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Which of the following substances emulsifies lipids during digestion?


A) bile salts
B) pancreatic lipase
C) salivary amylase
D) soluble fiber

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

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Most lipid digestion occurs in the


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

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

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?


A) baked beans
B) brown rice
C) baked trout
D) raw carrots

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

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Compared to an unsaturated fatty acid,a trans fatty acid is


A) less likely to become rancid.
B) less harmful to health.
C) more likely to be in foods that have not undergone processing.
D) more likely to be in fats that are liquid at room temperature.

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

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Carla wants to lower her risk of cardiovascular disease.Based on this information,she should limit her intake of


A) whole-grain products.
B) nuts and seeds.
C) salty foods.
D) fruit juices.

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

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells.
B) Having high HDL cholesterol is associated with increased risk of heart disease.
C) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels.
D) LDL transports cholesterol to tissues.

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

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