Nutrition and Diet Therapy 11th Edition by Ruth Roth – Test bank
CHAPTER 5: LIPIDS (FATS)
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Which of the following functions is not a role of fat in the body?
a. |
provides energy |
c. |
a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins |
b. |
protects organs and bones from injury |
d. |
helps the body store glucose |
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Functions
2.Since the body does not synthesize all fatty acids, which fatty acid needs to be obtained through diet?
a. |
glycerol |
c. |
beta linoleic acid |
b. |
linoleic acid |
d. |
arachidonic acid |
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Dietary Requirements
3.Olive oil, canola oil, and avocados are classified as what type of fat?
a. |
monounsaturated |
c. |
polyunsaturated |
b. |
saturated |
d. |
hydrogenated |
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Classification
4.Omega-3 fatty acid is classified as a ____ fat.
a. |
monounsaturated |
c. |
polyunsaturated |
b. |
saturated |
d. |
hydrogenated |
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Classification
5.____ is essential for the synthesis of bile, sex hormones, cortisone, and vitamin D.
a. |
Polyunsaturated fat |
c. |
Calcium |
b. |
Cholesterol |
d. |
Hydrogenated fat |
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Metabolism and Elimination
6.An example of low-cholesterol food is
a. |
poached eggs |
c. |
whole wheat toast with jelly |
b. |
buttermilk biscuits |
d. |
boiled shrimp |
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: B TOP: Cholesterol
7.A healthful way to lower cholesterol is to
a. |
reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet |
b. |
avoid all dairy foods |
c. |
increase simple carbohydrate intake |
d. |
take prescription drugs to lower cholesterol |
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: B TOP: Cholesterol
8.Where is the primary location for fat digestion?
a. |
large intestine |
c. |
small intestine |
b. |
liver |
d. |
kidney |
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Digestion and Absorption
9.Fats are carried and transported in the body via
a. |
lipoproteins |
c. |
gastric lipase |
b. |
glycerol |
d. |
pancreatic lipase |
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Metabolism and Elimination
10.Which lipoprotein is termed as “bad” cholesterol?
a. |
chylomicrons |
c. |
LDL |
b. |
VLDL |
d. |
HDL |
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Classification
11.How can one increase levels of HDL in the blood?
a. |
quit smoking |
c. |
maintain desirable weight |
b. |
exercise |
d. |
all of the above |
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: B TOP: Digestion and Absorption
12.In cells, fatty acids are broken down to
a. |
carbon dioxide and water |
c. |
oxygen and nitrogen |
b. |
carbon dioxide and oxygen |
d. |
carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water |
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: A TOP: Metabolism and Elimination
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