Question 1

Fats are present only in animal sources.

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in animal and plant

Question 2

Discuss the digestion of fats. Where does it occur? Explain the process. What additional substances produced by the body aid in the digestion of fats?

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Question 3

Blood levels of cholesterol should not exceed _______________. List food sources that are low in cholesterol. Discuss ways to lower cholesterol. What is the RDA for cholesterol? Discuss the action of cholesterol and fiber.

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Question 4

Monounsaturated fats lower the amount of low-density lipoprotein in the blood when they replace saturated fats in one's diet.

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This statement is true. Monounsaturated fats have been shown to have a positive effect on reducing LDL cholesterol levels when they replace saturated fats in a person's diet.

Question 5

The Food and Nutrition Board's Committee on Diet and Health recommends that people reduce their fat intake to _____ of total calories.
A)25%
B)35%
C)20%
D)30%

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The Food and Nutrition Board's Committee on Diet and Health recommends that people reduce their fat intake to 30% of total calories. This guideline is aimed at promoting a balanced diet and reducing the risk of chronic diseases related to high fat intake.

Question 6

What factors could have contributed to his weight?

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Question 7

Describe the pathology that occurs within the cardiovascular system with the ingestion of coffee, nicotine, and fats.

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Question 8

Fats are NOT soluble in _____.
A)water
B)benzene
C)ether
D)chloroform

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Fats are hydrophobic (water-repelling) and hence are not soluble in water.

Question 9

What are essential fatty acids?

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Question 10

Lipoproteins are classified according to their _____.
A)structure
B)mobility and density
C)chemical composition
D)location in the body

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Lipoproteins are classified based on their mobility and density as they contain both lipids and proteins. This classification is based on the principle that particles with greater lipid content will be less dense and more mobile in a solution. The major classes of lipoproteins include chylomicrons, very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

Question 11

Discuss the functions of fat in the body.

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Question 12

Although cholesterol is thought to be a contributing factor in heart disease, it is essential for the body and is produced daily by the pancreas.

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liver

Question 13

Omega-6 fatty acids help lower the risk of heart disease.

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Omega 3

Question 14

There is an association between a high-fat diet and _____ cancer.
A)lung
B)cervix
C)prostate
D)stomach

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Studies have shown that a high-fat diet is linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Question 15

What impact does the lack of fiber in the diet have on cholesterol in the body?

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Question 16

What are trans-fatty acids? What effect do they have on cholesterol levels? In what foods are they found?

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Question 17

Fats are soluble in water.

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insoluble

Question 18

Linoleic acid is the only essential fatty acid required by the body.

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one of the,

Question 19

Research has developed Olestra, a product on the market that is used as a fat alternative. What food sources contain Olestra? How does the product impact absorption of vitamins and some nutrients? What are the positive effects and the negative effects of Olestra? One concern about Olestra and other newly developed products is that they will not reduce the actual fat content, but rather would increase it. Explain the rationale for this concern.

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Question 20

What organ controls fat metabolism?
A)kidney
B)liver
C)gallbladder
D)pancreas

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The liver plays a vital role in fat metabolism, as it is responsible for synthesizing, breaking down, and storing fats. It also produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Quiz 5: Lipids Fats