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In the body,fat ________.


A) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber
B) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals
C) provide insulation against cold temperatures
D) are needed for proper cholesterol digestion

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Bill would like to follow recommendations that would reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) .Based on this information,Bill should ________.


A) gain some body weight
B) become more physically active
C) consume more saturated fat
D) smoke no more than a pack of cigarettes daily

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?


A) Stick margarine
B) Cottonseed oil
C) Roast beef
D) Green beans

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.


A) Lauric
B) Stearic
C) Docosahexaenoic
D) Linoleic

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Mason would like to compare amounts of saturated fat in salad dressings.To obtain this information,he should read the ___ on the products' labels.


A) structure/functions claims
B) Nutrition Facts panel
C) list of ingredients
D) country of origin information

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?


A) LDL
B) Chylomicron
C) HDL
D) VLDL

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl.According to this information,________.


A) Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat
B) Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease
C) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat
D) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?


A) Roast pork
B) White potato
C) Ripe banana
D) Green beans

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group.
D) Fatty acids contain nitrogen,hydrogen,and carbon.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Manny's blood alcohol concentration is 0.36.Based on this information,Manny is ________.


A) able to drive safely
B) acting more sociable and feeling less tense
C) acting aggressively toward his partner
D) unconscious

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A fatty acid has a chain of carbons bonded to each other and to hydrogen atoms.
B) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule is the acid portion of the molecule.
C) Most fatty acids in food are water soluble.
D) A fatty acid is a polymer of glucose molecules.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.


A) 2
B) 8
C) 4
D) 6

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Chronic alcohol abuse ________.


A) increases the size of the adrenal glands
B) causes the heart to shrink
C) increases fat deposits in the abdominal region
D) lowers blood pressure

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Chronic alcohol abuse ________.


A) reduces fat deposits in the abdominal region
B) lowers blood pressure
C) increases alertness
D) damages the heart muscle

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?


A) Baked beans
B) Whole-wheat bread
C) Canned peaches
D) Baked trout

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Don recorded his food intake for a week and then used a computerized dietary analysis program to analyze his diet record.According to the results of the analysis,his average daily saturated fat intake was 5% of total calories; his average daily unsaturated fat intake was 12% of total calories; and his average daily cholesterol intake was 350 mg.Based on this information,his total fat intake is _____ the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.


A) More information about Don's omega-3 intake is needed to answer this question.
B) above
C) below
D) within

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?


A) Chicken
B) Peanuts
C) Broccoli
D) Sunflower seeds

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Carter wants to lower his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,he should limit his intake of ________.


A) fruit juices
B) butter and beef
C) whole grain products
D) nuts and seeds

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that ________.


A) increases the production of salivary amylase
B) decreases the excretion of sodium ions from kidneys
C) stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine
D) enables glucose to enter muscle cells

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the followings statements is true?


A) The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid.
B) Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods.
C) Certain fish,such as salmon,are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
D) Saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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