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Fatty acids released from storage travel in the blood attached to the protein


A) lysine.
B) cysteine.
C) albumin.
D) methionine.

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

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Cashews are high in saturated fats.

A) True
B) False

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What is the daily recommended intake of saturated fat?


A) as little as possible
B) no more than 2% of total energy intake
C) no more than 5% of total energy intake
D) no more than 10% of total energy intake

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

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is what percentage of total energy intake?


A) no more than 15%
B) no more than 20%
C) no more than 35%
D) no more than 50%

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

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Which of the following are NOT major classes of dietary lipids?


A) glycogens
B) triglycerides
C) sterols
D) phospholipids

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

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Discuss the impact of environmental contaminants on the current recommendations for safe fish consumption. What are the 'pros' and 'cons' of telling people to eat more fish because it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

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Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty a...

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People attempting to lose weight will be most successful if they limit their consumption of fat to less than 15% of kilocalories.

A) True
B) False

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Fat is the most energy dense of all the macronutrients.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following foods contains hidden fats?


A) olive oil
B) zucchini
C) chocolate cake
D) butter

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

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Beginning in the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary fat.

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Dietary fats usually come mixed with oth...

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?


A) They are made by the body in large quantities.
B) They are found only in plant products.
C) They decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
D) They are created during the hydrogenation process.

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

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One of your friends has decided to purchase orlistat to help her lose weight. She is convinced the $40 for a one-month supply is worth it if she can just lose 10 pounds. After examining the data, how would you counsel your friend? Does the data convince you that fat blockers are worth the money and the side effects?

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Orlistat is a fat blocker that inhibits ...

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Which of the following fatty acids is generally solid at room temperature?


A) short-chain
B) monounsaturated
C) saturated
D) polyunsaturated

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

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Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids.

A) True
B) False

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The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the


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

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

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Unless labeled as zero trans fatty acids, most margarines will have more trans fatty acids than butter.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following foods are rich sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?


A) coconut and palm oils
B) olive oil and cashew nuts
C) safflower and corn oils
D) butter and lard

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

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Lipids can be either solid or liquid at room temperature.

A) True
B) False

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Lipids with a glycerol backbone and two fatty acids with a phosphate group are known as sterols.

A) True
B) False

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List 5 roles of lipids in our bodies.

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-Fats provide energy.
-Fats are a major ...

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