Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following functions is NOT a role of fat in the body?
-provides energy
-protects organs and bones from injury
-a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins
-helps the body store glucose -
correct answer ✅helps the body store glucose
Olive oil, canola oil, and avocados are classified as what type of fat?
-monounsaturated
-saturated
-polyunsaturated
-hydrogenated -
correct answer ✅monounsaturated
Omega-3 fatty acid is classified as a ____ fat.
-monounsaturated
-saturated
-polyunsaturated
,Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-hydrogenated -
correct answer ✅polyunsaturated
An example of low-cholesterol food is ______.
-poached eggs
-buttermilk biscuits
-whole-wheat toast with jelly
-boiled shrimp -
correct answer ✅whole-wheat toast with jelly
A healthful way to lower cholesterol is to _______.
-reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet
-avoid all dairy foods
-increase simple carbohydrate intake
-take prescription drugs to lower cholesterol -
correct answer ✅reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet
Where is the primary location for fat digestion?
,Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-large intestine
-liver
-small intestine
-kidney -
correct answer ✅small intestine
Which lipoprotein is termed as "bad" cholesterol?
-chylomicrons
-VLDL
-LDL
-HDL -
correct answer ✅LDL
How can one increase levels of HDL in the blood?
-take medication
-exercise
-high-fat diet
, Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-increase water intake -
correct answer ✅exercise
In cells, fatty acids are broken down to ______.
-carbon dioxide and water
-carbon dioxide and oxygen
-oxygen and nitrogen
-carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water -
correct answer ✅carbon dioxide and water
Which of the following foods contains saturated fat?
-olive oil
-avocados
-cream
-egg white -
correct answer ✅cream
Which of the following foods contains polyunsaturated fats?
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following functions is NOT a role of fat in the body?
-provides energy
-protects organs and bones from injury
-a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins
-helps the body store glucose -
correct answer ✅helps the body store glucose
Olive oil, canola oil, and avocados are classified as what type of fat?
-monounsaturated
-saturated
-polyunsaturated
-hydrogenated -
correct answer ✅monounsaturated
Omega-3 fatty acid is classified as a ____ fat.
-monounsaturated
-saturated
-polyunsaturated
,Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-hydrogenated -
correct answer ✅polyunsaturated
An example of low-cholesterol food is ______.
-poached eggs
-buttermilk biscuits
-whole-wheat toast with jelly
-boiled shrimp -
correct answer ✅whole-wheat toast with jelly
A healthful way to lower cholesterol is to _______.
-reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet
-avoid all dairy foods
-increase simple carbohydrate intake
-take prescription drugs to lower cholesterol -
correct answer ✅reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet
Where is the primary location for fat digestion?
,Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-large intestine
-liver
-small intestine
-kidney -
correct answer ✅small intestine
Which lipoprotein is termed as "bad" cholesterol?
-chylomicrons
-VLDL
-LDL
-HDL -
correct answer ✅LDL
How can one increase levels of HDL in the blood?
-take medication
-exercise
-high-fat diet
, Nutrition for Nurses: 12th Edition
Nutrition & Diet Therapy: Ruth A. Roth
& Kathy L. Wehrle Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-increase water intake -
correct answer ✅exercise
In cells, fatty acids are broken down to ______.
-carbon dioxide and water
-carbon dioxide and oxygen
-oxygen and nitrogen
-carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water -
correct answer ✅carbon dioxide and water
Which of the following foods contains saturated fat?
-olive oil
-avocados
-cream
-egg white -
correct answer ✅cream
Which of the following foods contains polyunsaturated fats?
