Deck 3: Fats

Question 1

Triglycerides are composed of

A) glycerol and amino acids.
B) trans-fatty acids.
C) hydrogenated fatty acids.
D) glycerol and fatty acids.

Answer 1

D
A triglyceride is composed of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol base.

Question 2

The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800 calorie diet would be

A) 180-270 calories.
B) 360-630 calories.
C) 540-630 calories.
D) 540-720 calories.

Answer 2

B
It is recommended that no more than 20% to 35% of total calories come from fat.In an 1800 calorie diet: 1800 x .20 = 360 calories.1800 x .35 = 630 calories.

Question 3

Most fatty acids in plant foods are

A) monounsaturated.
B) polyunsaturated.
C) unsaturated.
D) saturated.

Answer 3

C
Plant foods are mostly composed of unsaturated fats.However,tropical oils such as palm,palm kernel,and coconut as well as hydrogenated oils are composed of saturated fats.

Question 4

An example of a food that contains a high level of saturated fatty acids is

A) beef steak.
B) olive oil.
C) green tomatoes.
D) whole-grain bread.

Question 5

A patient is concerned with her weight.Her energy intake is calculated to be 1600 calories.Intake records reveal that her fat intake for the past month has been 120 calories or less per day.The appropriate intervention would be to

A) assess for essential fatty acid deficiency.
B) continue to monitor for changes.
C) continue current meal plan.
D) draw lab work immediately.

Question 6

Factors that increase the risk of heart disease include

A) family history of cancer.
B) increased stress and obesity.
C) anemia and low thyroid levels.
D) gallbladder disease.

Question 7

The functions of fat in the body include

A) enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure.
B) formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities.
C) flavoring low fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs.
D) insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure.

Question 8

The best food choice to provide linolenic acid is

A) strawberries.
B) canola oil.
C) raisin toast.
D) lard.

Question 9

The body needs linoleic acid for

A) digestion of food.
B) protein metabolism.
C) fluid balance.
D) blood clotting.

Question 10

The chemical feature that distinguishes a saturated fatty acid from an unsaturated fatty acid is the

A) amount of water it contains.
B) amount of cholesterol it contains.
C) source.
D) amount of hydrogen it contains.

Question 11

An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is

A) liver.
B) sausage.
C) cheese.
D) coconut.

Question 12

A change brought about as the result of hydrogenation is

A) liquid fats become solids.
B) fats become less saturated.
C) monoglycerides become diglycerides.
D) vitamins are destroyed.

Question 13

The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called

A) hydrolysis.
B) hydrogenation.
C) emulsification.
D) hydration.

Question 14

Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the

A) intestine.
B) liver.
C) adipose tissue.
D) skin.

Question 15

After a dietary assessment is completed,it reveals that a client consumes 50% of daily calories from fat.This amount of fat places the client at risk for

A) obesity, arthritis, and elevated blood pressure.
B) obesity, elevated blood fats, and diabetes.
C) elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies.
D) diabetes, dementia, and stroke.

Question 16

An example of a food that contains hidden fats is

A) salad dressing.
B) skim milk.
C) rice.
D) skinless chicken.

Question 17

Of the following fats,the one that is least saturated is

A) safflower oil.
B) corn.
C) cottonseed.
D) soybean.

Question 18

An element not found in triglycerides is

A) carbon.
B) hydrogen.
C) nitrogen.
D) oxygen.

Question 19

The number of kilocalories from fat in a meal that contains 35 g fat is

A) 35.
B) 140.
C) 315.
D) 350.

Question 20

The substances that serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream are

A) micelles.
B) glycolipids.
C) chylomicrons.
D) bile salts.

Question 21

The hormone responsible for stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the small intestine is

A) gastric lipase.
B) cholecystokinin.
C) enteric lipase.
D) enterokinin.

Question 22

An important function of bile is to

A) digest triglycerides.
B) activate the intestinal lipases.
C) break fat into smaller particles.
D) split fatty acids into two-carbon molecules.

Question 23

Fat substitutes are used in food products to

A) reduce the cost of popular foods.
B) reduce the trans-fatty acid content of the food.
C) prolong the shelf life of the food.
D) improve the flavor and physical texture of low-fat foods.

Question 24

After eating a dinner of fried chicken,gravy,and mashed potatoes,chemical digestion of the fat component primarily takes place in the

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

Question 25

In a diet that contains 50 g fat and a total of 1500 kcal,the proportion of total kilocalories from fat is

A) 3%.
B) 13%.
C) 30%.
D) 33%.

Question 26

A food relatively high in saturated fat is

A) corn oil.
B) peanut oil.
C) avocado oil.
D) margarine.

Question 27

The greatest number of kilocalories is provided by

A) 40 g carbohydrates.
B) 30 g fat.
C) 60 g carbohydrates.
D) 50 g protein.

Question 28

A type of fat that may be associated with a high risk of atherosclerosis if consumed on a regular basis is

A) olive oil.
B) safflower oil.
C) margarine.
D) lard.

Question 29

A good source of monounsaturated fat is

A) fish.
B) margarine.
C) avocado.
D) tofu.

Question 30

End products of fat digestion do not include

A) fatty acids.
B) glycerol.
C) diglycerides.
D) monosaccharides.