To raise your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, you can __________.
exercise more and lose excess weight
increase the viscous soluble fiber in your diet
exercise more
lose excess weight
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exercise more ad lose excess weight
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All of the following are major classes of dietary lipids EXCEPT:
eicosanoids.
triglycerides.
sterols.
phospholipids.
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eicanoids
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The primary lipid in your body is __________.
triglycerides
cholesterol
lecithin
chylomicrons
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triglycerides
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Fatty acids are classified by __________.
All options are correct.
whether the carbons have single or double bonds between them
the total number of double bonds
the length of the fatty acid chain
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All options are correct
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Which of the following foods are good sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?
All options are correct.
Cashew nuts and almonds
Olives and olive oil
Canola oil
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All options are correct
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Which of the following foods are the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids?
Salmon and other cold-water fish
Broccoli and cauliflower
Sirloin steak and hamburger
Tofu and garbanzo beans
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Salmon and other cold-water fish
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The nutrition analysis of your favorite fast food meal indicated it contained 20 grams of fat! How many calories are provided by the fat?
180 calories
20 calories
80 calories
140 calories
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180 calories
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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for dietary fat is __________.
between 20 and 35 percent of your daily calories
between 8 and 10 percent of your daily calories
between 35 and 40 percent of your daily calories
under 300 milligrams daily
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between 20 and 35 percent of your daily calories
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Which of these is healthiest?
A high level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
A high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
A low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
None of these options is healthy.
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A high level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
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Which of these dietary components raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol the most?
Saturated fat
Viscous soluble fiber
Dietary cholesterol
Plant sterols
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Saturated fat
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During the digestive process, most lipids are absorbed __________.
into the lymphatic system
into the bloodstream
across the lining of the stomach
into the pancreas through the pancreatic duct
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into the lymphatic system
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Dietary cholesterol is found in all of these foods EXCEPT:
margarine.
ribeye steak.
skinless chicken breast.
low-fat milk.
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margarine
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Saturated fats are most likely to be found in __________.
animal products such as meat and dairy
whole grain products
fresh fruit
vegetables and vegetable oils
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animal products such as meat and dairy
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Trans fats are unhealthy for your heart because they __________.
raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels
lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels
raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels
have no effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Most chemical digestion of fat occurs in the __________.
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small intestine
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Which of the following are current dietary fat recommendations for good health?
All options are correct.
Limit your dietary cholesterol to less than 300 milligrams daily.
Limit your fat intake to 20 to 35 percent of your total calories.
Limit your saturated fat intake to no more than 10 percent of your fat intake.
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All options are correct
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The majority of trans fats in foods are created by food manufacturers through the process of __________.
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hydrogenation
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All of the following organs assist in the digestion of lipids EXCEPT the __________.
large intestine
gallbladder
pancreas
liver
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large intestine
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Bile is made in the __________ and stored in the __________.
liver; gallbladder
pancreas; pancreatic duct
gallbladder; pancreas
liver; pancreas
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liver; gallbladder
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Which of the following foods provide the best sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids?
Shrimp for lunch and salmon for dinner
A tuna fish sandwich at lunch and a Burger King fish sandwich for dinner
Fish and chips for lunch and flounder at dinner
Fried fish sticks at lunch and steamed lobster for dinner
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Shrimp for lunch and salmon for dinner
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The lipoprotein that removes cholesterol from the tissues and delivers it to the liver to be used is __________.
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
a chylomicron
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high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
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Which of these food items contains the most dietary cholesterol per serving?
Whole milk
Salad dressing made with olive oil
French fries cooked in canola oil
Walnuts and almonds
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Whole milk
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The "backbone" of a triglyceride is a __________ molecule.
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glycerol
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Which of these lipoproteins has the highest percentage of cholesterol?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
Chylomicron
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
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Which of the following are good sources of the essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid?
All options are correct
Flaxseeds
Walnuts
Soybean oils
answer
All options are correct
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