NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing- Chapter 4 Practice Test Questions with 100% Correct Answer

B Correct Answer 1. Important functions of lipids in the body include: a. providing fuel for brain cells. b. transmission of nerve impulses. c. maintaining blood glucose levels. d. sparing body protein stores. A Correct Answer 2. The type of fat that tends to increase the risk of atherosclerosis is: a. saturated. b. monounsaturated. c. polyunsaturated. d. n-3. C Correct Answer 3. Which of the following foods contains both visible and hidden fat? a. butter. b. cookies. c. meat. d. nuts. D Correct Answer 4. If a fatty acid contains one double bond, it is called: a. trans. b. saturated. c. polyunsaturated. d. monounsaturated. C Correct Answer 5. Essential fatty acids are used to manufacture: a. bile. b. cholesterol. c. prostaglandins. d. cholecystokinin.