Nutrition exam 2 Correct 100%(rated A+)

Ch 5 wiley plus - ANSWER The component of meat responsible for its juiciness is the - ANSWER fat content. ** High-density lipoproteins (HDL) pick up cholesterol from cells and transport it to the liver so that it can be eliminated from the body. - ANSWER Lipid stored in fat cells (adipose tissue) provides many benefits including - ANSWER protection of organs and insulation for maintaining body temperature. Aerobic beta oxidation of fatty acids for creating energy (ATP) requires - ANSWER fatty acids, carbohydrate and oxygen. In the event that you eat fewer Calories than you need, which of the following is likely to occur? - ANSWER Enzymes in fat cells receive a signal for the release of fat from adipose cells for energy use. T/F Dietary fat alone is the cause of the plaque that leads to atherosclerosis and heart disease. - ANSWER False The final products of beta-oxidation are (q7) - ANSWER ATP and water. Review q8 & 17 - ANSWER Which of the following might be a hidden source of fat? - ANSWER muffin ** The total grams of fat in the American diet has stayed relatively constant over the past 40 years. - ANSWER ** Triglycerides make up most of the lipids in our bodies and in our foods. - ANSWER T/F The family name of a fatty acid (i.e., omega 3, 6, 9, etc.) is related to the location of the first double bond counting from the methyl (CH3) end of the fatty acid chain. - ANSWER True Which of the following statements about food fats is correct? - ANSWER Coconut oil contains mostly saturated fatty acids. T/F Fatty acids that are classified as essential cannot be made by the body; therefore, they must be obtained through the diet. - ANSWER True