ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which foods do not contain cholesterol? - CORRECT ANSWER - peanuts, canola oil,
avocados
Lipids differ in their degree of saturation or unsaturation due to their number of - CORRECT
ANSWER - double bonds
Process used to convert oils to more solid fats - CORRECT ANSWER - hydrogenation
A fatty acid that must be present in the diet to maintain health - CORRECT ANSWER -
essential fatty acid
Make up 95% of the lipids in the diet - CORRECT ANSWER - triglycerides
canola oil - CORRECT ANSWER - monounsaturated fatty acid
butter - CORRECT ANSWER - saturated fatty acid
salmon - CORRECT ANSWER - Omega 3 fatty acid
coconut oil - CORRECT ANSWER - saturated fatty acid
Make a list of the major categories of lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER - triglycerides,
phospholipids, and sterols
, What is not true concerning omega-3 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER - High amounts
in the diet increase inflammation
Intake of fish, nuts, and whole grains [blank] heart disease risk. - CORRECT ANSWER -
may decrease
Inflammation that occurs in response to an injury to the artery wall precipitates the development
of [blank] which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. - CORRECT ANSWER - plaque
What is not a characteristic of cholesterol? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is an essential
nutrient
HDLs - CORRECT ANSWER - return cholesterol from body cells to the liver
What is not a function of lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is the preferred source of
energy for the brain and red blood cells
The AMDR set in the DRI's for fat intake is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 20-35% kcals from
fat
What is the technical distinction between fats and oils? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fats are
solid at room temperature, while oils are liquid at room temperature
New research suggests a potential way to prevent some food allergies is by early introduction of
the potential food allergen in small doses to at risk infants & young children. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
The basic building block of a protein is called - CORRECT ANSWER - amino acid
There are 8 common foods that cause most food allergies. What are the 8? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wheat, Tree nuts, milk, soy, eggs, shellfish, fish, peanuts