NSC101 Chapter 5 Test Questions with Correct Answers
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NSC101 Chapter 5 Test Questions with Correct Answers
At what part of the digestive tract does fat digestion primarily take place? - Answer-small intestine
Ninety-five percent of the fat we consume is in the form of ________ - Answer-triglycerides
What happens when the body uses its energy st...
NSC101 Chapter 5 Test Questions
with Correct Answers
At what part of the digestive tract does fat digestion primarily take place? - Answer-
small intestine
Ninety-five percent of the fat we consume is in the form of ________ - Answer-
triglycerides
What happens when the body uses its energy stores to provide cellular energy during a
time of fasting, when there is not enough food energy? - Answer-d. Fat cells break down
stored fat and release fatty acids into the blood.
Which lipid has the greatest influence on blood cholesterol levels? - Answer-saturated
fat
Which of the following is a DRI recommendation for fat intake for healthy people? -
Answer-Consume around 20 to 35% of calories as fat
Which of the following lipids can serve as an emulsifier? - Answer-phospholipids
What is a primary function of fat in the body? - Answer-Fats provide the energy to fuel
muscular work.
Which food contains the least healthful type of fat? - Answer-salad in taco shell with
chili, cheese, sour cream, and salsa
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are: - Answer-found in
seafood and fish
Approximately what percentage of calories from fat would be provided by a bowl of soup
containing 200 calories and 11 grams of fat? Note that 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories.
- Answer-50%
TF: Some ground turkey and chicken products in which the skin is ground in are much
higher in solid fats than lean beef. - Answer-t
Consumption of trans fats results in elevated levels of __________, which increases
cardiovascular disease risk. - Answer-LDL
, Four useful functions of fats in foods are to provide a concentrated _______ source,
provide essential _____-_________ vitamins, enhance food's aroma and ___________,
and contribute to ________ - Answer-energy, fat-soluble, flavor, satiety
Which statement best describes the body of individuals who have had their gallbladder
removed? - Answer-b.
Bile is released directly into the small intestine.
Which of the following statements is true of trans-fatty acids? - Answer-They are
produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated.
A quarter-pound fast-food hamburger sandwich provides 400 calories and contains 20
grams of fat. What is the percentage of calories from fat? - Answer-45
Emulsification is important to be able to digest and absorb fats within the body. Humans
have the ability to emulsify fats because we produce _______ that is stored in the
gallbladder - Answer-bile
T/F: Fat is not an essential nutrient and is the main cause of health problems, such as
obesity, in the United States. - Answer-False
T/F: Sterols, phospholipids, and triglycerides are all classes of lipids, and most are
phospholipids. - Answer-False; most lipids are triglycerides, not phospholipids
All of these are functions of lipids EXCEPT providing _______ - Answer-the main
energy source for the brain
_______ is important for the emulsification of fat, and _________ are important for the
transport of fat in the blood. - Answer-bile, lipoproteins
Research shows that _______ ______ raises _______("bad") cholesterol - Answer-
Trans fat, LDL
__________ are organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but not in water. Lipids
include triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. - Answer-lipids
Which nutrient group supplies most of the energy needed to perform the body's
muscular work? - Answer-fat
Identify the statement about fat that is NOT true. - Answer-All body cells can store any
amount of fat.
Each gram of fat supplies the body with ____ cal - Answer-9
What role does fat play in a healthy diet? - Answer-Fat helps the body use vitamins A,
D, E, and K,
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