Question 1

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

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A)   beefsteak.
B)   olive oil.
C)   green tomatoes.
D)   whole-grain bread.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The body needs linoleic acid for

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A)   digestion of food.
B)   protein metabolism.
C)   fluid balance.
D)   blood clotting.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 3

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

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A)   3%.
B)   13%.
C)   30%.
D)   33%.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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

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A)   mouth.
B)   stomach.
C)   small intestine.
D)   large intestine.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called

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A)   hydrolysis.
B)   hydrogenation.
C)   emulsification.
D)   hydration.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is

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A)   liver.
B)   sausage.
C)   cheese.
D)   coconut.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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

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A)   amount of water it contains.
B)   amount of cholesterol it contains.
C)   source.
D)   amount of hydrogen it contains.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

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A)   35.
B)   140.
C)   315.
D)   350.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A food relatively high in saturated fat is

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A)   corn oil.
B)   peanut oil.
C)   avocado oil.
D)   margarine.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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 most appropriate intervention would be to

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

Question 12

The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800-calorie diet should not exceed

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A)   180 calories.
B)   270 calories.
C)   630 calories.
D)   720 calories.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

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A)   olive oil.
B)   safflower oil.
C)   fish oil.
D)   butter.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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

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A)   micelles.
B)   glycolipids.
C)   chylomicrons.
D)   bile salts.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The greatest number of kilocalories is provided by

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A)   40 g carbohydrates.
B)   30 g fat.
C)   60 g carbohydrates.
D)   50 g protein.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Most fatty acids in plant foods are

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A)   monounsaturated.
B)   polyunsaturated.
C)   unsaturated.
D)   saturated.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

An important function of bile is to

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

Question 18

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

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A)   gastric lipase.
B)   cholecystokinin.
C)   enteric lipase.
D)   enterokinin.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Triglycerides are composed of

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

Question 20

The best food choice to provide alpha-linolenic acid is

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

Exam 3: Fats

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

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The body needs linoleic acid for

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

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

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

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The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called

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An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is

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

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

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A food relatively high in saturated fat is

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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 most appropriate intervention would be to

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The recommended total calories provided by fat in an 1800-calorie diet should not exceed

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

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

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The greatest number of kilocalories is provided by

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Most fatty acids in plant foods are

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An important function of bile is to

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

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Triglycerides are composed of

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