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c. glycerol
d. glycogen
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6. In which of the following ways do fatty acids differ from one another?
a. shape
b. presence of an acid
c. number of Calories
d. degree of saturation
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BLM: Remember
12. What emulsifier is falsely linked with promoting health when consumed as a supplement?
a. sterol
b. lecithin
c. glycerol
d. triglyceride
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13. Which of the following statements describes the role of cholesterol in the body?
a. It assists in blood circulation.
b. It forms a part of the bones and teeth.
c. It is important in the structure of cell membranes.
d. It is an essential nutrient.
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15. Which of the following substances does the body require for the digestion of fat?
a. insulin
b. saliva
c. chyme
d. bile
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Page 168 BLM: Knowledge
16. What type of lipoprotein is responsible for transporting food fats through watery body fluids to the
liver and other tissues?
a. micelles
b. chylomicrons
c. monoglycerides
d. cholesterol
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Page 170 BLM: Knowledge
18. Which of the following nutrients must be available whenever body fat is broken down to provide
energy?
a. protein
b. calcium
c. vitamin A
d. carbohydrate
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Page 170 BLM: Higher order
19. What term is used to describe the substance that builds up in the bloodstream and urine, as a result of
the incomplete breakdown of fat in the body?
a. acidones
b. ketones
c. uric acid
d. ammonia
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20. What is the name for a lipoprotein that transports triglycerides to the body's cells?
a. very high-density lipoprotein
b. very low-density lipoprotein
c. chylomicron
d. microchylon
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Page 171 BLM: Remember
21. What is the name for the lipoprotein that is responsible for picking up cholesterol from the tissues and
transporting it back to the liver for dismantling and disposal?
a. high-density lipoprotein
b. very low-density lipoprotein
c. low-density lipoprotein
d. phospholipid
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Page 171 BLM: Remember
22. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommends that the percentage of total Calories from fat per
day in the diet should be within what range?
a. 15–25%
b. 20–35%
c. 25–40%
d. 35–45%
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23. According to the World Health Organization, total Calories from saturated fat should be in what
range?
a. 0–10%
b. 5–15%
c. 10–20%
d. 15–30%
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24. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that the amount of fat women consume per
day should be within what range?
a. 60–70 grams
b. 45–75 grams
c. 35–70 grams
d. 50–65 grams
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