Question 1

What are trans -fatty acids? How do they affect one's health?

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In nature, most double bonds are cis -me...

Question 2

Which statement about fat replacers is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Olestra is a synthetic fat made from sucrose.
B)   Olestra is fortified with vitamins A, D, E, and K
C)   Carbohydrate-based fat replacers are used as thickeners in soups.
D)   Fat-based fat replacers are heat-stable and used in cake mixes.
E)   Olestra is an artificial fat that delivers a small amount of energy.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is the definition of the term conjugated linoleic acid ?

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A)   a type of cis -fatty acid
B)   a triglyceride with a phosphate group
C)   a fatty acid with the chemical makeup of linoleic acid but with a different configuration
D)   a food additive that preserves or delays rancidity of fats in foods
E)   a nitrogen-containing compound found in foods and made in the body from the amino acid methionineF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The term that refers to a chemical configuration in which the hydrogen atoms are located on the same side of a double bond is ________.

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The answer of The term that refers to a chemical...

Question 5

Surveys show that most diets in the United States provide about ________ of their total energy from fat.

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A)   25%
B)   33%
C)   45%
D)   55%
E)   75%F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of phospholipids?

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A)   resistant to digestion
B)   soluble in both water and fat
C)   highly susceptible to oxidation
D)   found naturally only in animal foods
E)   found in omega 3- fats.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following foods contain cholesterol?

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A)   peas
B)   pasta
C)   baked chicken
D)   wheat germ
E)   boiled potatoesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

An alcohol composed of a three-carbon chain, which can serve as the backbone for a triglyceride, is called "________."

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The answer of An alcohol composed of a three-carbon chain,...

Question 9

An ounce of mixed nuts provides about ________ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   100
D)   200
E)   300F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 10

________ is a term referring to water-loving, or water-soluble, substances.

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The answer of ________ is a term referring to water-loving,...

Question 11

What is adipose tissue? How can it benefit the body?

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First and foremost, triglycerides-either...

Question 12

Which of these oils provides the most omega-3 fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   palm oil
B)   walnut oil
C)   soybean oil
D)   flaxseed oil
E)   corn oilF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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