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The body uses cholesterol to make _____.


A) water
B) vitamin A
C) fatty acids
D) steroid hormones

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

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A triglyceride has 3 fatty acids bonded to glycerol,which acts as a backbone for their attachment.

A) True
B) False

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Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary.Albert should _____.


A) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids
B) have a chest x-ray
C) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood
D) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart

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

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Which of the following substances carries cholesterol away from tissues?


A) Insoluble fiber
B) HDL
C) LDL
D) Insulin

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

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Which of the following organs relies on enterohepatic circulation to recycle bile salts?


A) Thyroid
B) Liver
C) Brain
D) Esophagus

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

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?


A) Green beans
B) Whole milk
C) Roast beef
D) Soybean oil

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

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
B) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
C) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.
D) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.

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

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Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?


A) Broccoli
B) Chicken
C) Sunflower seeds
D) Peanuts

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

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The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases can be reduce by doing which of the following? (Check all that apply. )

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons.Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are connected by single bonds,except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a _____ fatty acid.


A) polyunsaturated
B) hydroxytransylated
C) monounsaturated
D) saturated

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

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_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.


A) Linoleic
B) Stearic
C) Eicosapentaenoic
D) Lauric

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

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

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

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds,but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a(n) _____ fatty acid.


A) monounsaturated
B) essential
C) saturated
D) polyunsaturated

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

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In the body,lipids _____.


A) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals
B) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber
C) are needed for proper cholesterol digestion
D) provide insulation against cold temperatures

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

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Chase is a 22-year-old college student.According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) ,fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.rev: 03_11_2016_QC_CS-45468


A) 5 to 10
B) 10 to 20
C) 20 to 35
D) 35 to 45

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

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Paul just had a cholecystectomy;which of the following dietary modifications does he need to implement?


A) Reduce his lipid intake
B) Increase his salt consumption
C) Maintain a high-fat diet
D) Increase his carbohydrate intake

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

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?


A) Whole milk
B) Corn oil
C) Raw carrots
D) Ground beef

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

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The difference between one triglyceride and another resides in the type of fatty acids attached to each glycerol.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
B) Foods that contain cholesterol should be avoided because the substance is toxic to human cells.
C) Oxidized LDL contributes to arterial plaque buildup.
D) A diet that is high in saturated fat helps reduce high blood cholesterol levels.

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

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_______ contribute to the flexibility,structure,and proper functioning of cell membranes.


A) Phospholipids
B) Saturated fatty acids
C) Carbohydrates
D) Fat-soluble vitamins

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

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