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After absorption,long-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides inside intestinal cells are


A) converted to proteins.
B) converted to glucose.
C) reformed into triglycerides.
D) converted to cholesterol.

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

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Of the macronutrients,fats are the most significant dietary factor(s) associated with


A) diabetes.
B) stomach ulcers.
C) heart disease.
D) lung cancer.

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

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A desirable total serum cholesterol level is less than ______ milligrams per deciliter.


A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400

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

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"Hidden" fat includes


A) butter.
B) fat in crackers and other grain products.
C) fat around the edges of meats.
D) mayonnaise in potato salad.

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

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Immediately after a meal,newly absorbed dietary fats appear in the blood as


A) high-density lipoproteins.
B) low-density lipoproteins.
C) chylomicrons.
D) cholesterol.

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

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Which of the following would be a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?


A) Beef
B) Chicken
C) Olive oil
D) Soybean oil

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

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Once the chylomicrons arrive at their destination via the bloodstream,the triglycerides in the chylomicrons are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by an enzyme associated with the blood vessel called ________ lipase.


A) lipoprotein
B) pancreatic
C) lingual
D) lecithin

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

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______ are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body.


A) Chylomicrons
B) Low-density lipoproteins
C) Very-low-density lipoproteins
D) High-density lipoproteins

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

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Gram for gram,which of the following contains the most cholesterol?


A) Liver
B) Shrimp
C) Lard
D) Ice cream

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

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Sometimes phospholipids are used in commercial salad dressings to suspend vegetable oil in water.In this case,phospholipids are serving as


A) fat replacers.
B) emulsifiers.
C) thickeners.
D) homogenizers.

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

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Which of the following foods is cholesterol-free?


A) Butter
B) Whole milk
C) Turkey (light meat)
D) Peanut butter

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

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Good suggestions for eating in a heart-healthy way would be to


A) avoid all treats.
B) trim fat off meat before and after cooking.
C) use eggs liberally because they are not associated with serum cholesterol.
D) avoid foods high in monounsaturated fat,such as olive oil.

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

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The major fat-digesting enzyme is


A) amylase.
B) pepsin.
C) trypsin.
D) lipase.

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

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Lipoproteins contain all of the following components except


A) protein.
B) cholesterol.
C) carbohydrates.
D) phospholipids.

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

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Cardiovascular disease risk factors include all of the following except


A) total blood cholesterol >200 mg/dl.
B) hypertension.
C) HDL cholesterol > 40 mg/dl.
D) blood triglycerides > 200 mg/dl.

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

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


A) Broccoli
B) Sirloin steak
C) Salmon
D) Chicken breast

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

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After chylomicrons leave the intestinal cells,they are transported via what system?


A) Vascular
B) Lymphatic
C) Capillary
D) Venous

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

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A saturated fatty acid contains


A) no double bonds.
B) one double bond.
C) 2 to 12 double bonds.
D) 14 to 24 double bonds.

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

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Which of the following is a food source of cholesterol?


A) Safflower oil
B) Stick margarine
C) Shortening
D) Lard

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

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Match each of the following description with terms.

Premises
Unsaturated fatty acid with hydrogen atoms on the same side of a carbon-carbon double bond
Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
An unsaturated fatty acid with its first carbon-carbon double bond at the sixth carbon atom from the methyl end
One fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone
Fatty acid with two or more carbon-carbon double bonds
An unsaturated fatty acid with its first carbon-carbon double bond at the third carbon atom from the methyl end
Fatty acid with one carbon-carbon double bond
Two fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
Fatty acid with no carbon-carbon double bonds
Unsaturated fatty acid with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of a carbon-carbon double bond
Responses
Trans fatty acid
Monounsaturated fatty acid
Triglyceride
Omega-3 fatty acid
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Monoglyceride
Cis fatty acid
Saturated fatty acid
Omega-6 fatty acid
Diglyceride

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Unsaturated fatty acid with hydrogen atoms on the same side of a carbon-carbon double bond
Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
An unsaturated fatty acid with its first carbon-carbon double bond at the sixth carbon atom from the methyl end
One fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone
Fatty acid with two or more carbon-carbon double bonds
An unsaturated fatty acid with its first carbon-carbon double bond at the third carbon atom from the methyl end
Fatty acid with one carbon-carbon double bond
Two fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
Fatty acid with no carbon-carbon double bonds
Unsaturated fatty acid with hydrogen atoms on opposite sides of a carbon-carbon double bond

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