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Cholesterol intakes in the U.S.average ________ milligrams for men.


A)  112 
B)  175 
C)  221 
D)  315 
E)  355

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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What are the basic features of the Mediterranean diet? What health benefits might it provide?

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The links between good health and tradit...

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The Seven Countries Study found that Mediterranean countries have low rates of heart disease because they consume more _________ in their diet.


A)  butter 
B)  coconut oil 
C)  olive oil 
D)  chicken 
E)  eggs

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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According to the DRI,what percentage of the daily energy intake should be provided by linoleic acid? 


A)  0.6 to 1.2 
B)  2 to 4.7 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  15.5 to 18 
E)  20 to 35

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins? 


A)  Chylomicrons 
B)  VLDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  HDL 
E)  VHDL

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Which product provides the most omega-3 fatty acids? 


A)  Palm oil 
B)  Walnut oil 
C)  Soybean oil 
D)  Flaxseed oil 
E)  Corn oil

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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MATCHING -Good food source of omega-3 fatty acids


A) Liver
B) Trout
C) Micelle
D) Eicosanoids
E) Choline
F) Mayonnaise
G) Olive oil
H) Yeast
I) Small intestine
J) Canola oil
K) Linoleic acid
L) Stearic acid
M) Cholesterol
N) Doughnuts
O) Point of saturation
P) Chylomicron
Q) Linolenic acid
R) Gastric lipase
S) High-density lipoprotein
T) Very low-density lipoprotein

U) M) and Q)
V) G) and J)

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Which term describes the spherical complexes of emulsified fats that arise during digestion? 


A)  Micelles 
B)  Chylomicrons 
C)  Lipoproteins 
D)  Eicosanoids 
E)  Adiponectin

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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How much energy does 1 gram of fat provide? 


A)  3 kcalories 
B)  5 kcalories 
C)  9 kcalories 
D)  12 kcalories 
E)  15 kcaolories

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is not a benefit of eating almonds or walnuts? 


A)  Lower mortality 
B)  Lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure 
C)  Limiting oxidative stress 
D)  Providing satiety 
E)  Decreasing blood-clotting factors

F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

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Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood? 


A)  Chylomicron 
B)  Low-density lipoprotein 
C)  High-density lipoprotein 
D)  Very low-density lipoprotein 
E)  Very high density lipoprotein

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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What are trans-fatty acids? How do they affect one's health?

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Which statement about fatty acids is FALSE? 


A)  They consist of a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms with an acid group on one end and a methyl group at the other end. 
B)  Fatty acids differ in the number and location of their double bonds. 
C)  Naturally occurring fatty acids contain even numbers of carbons in their chains. 
D)  The short-chain fatty acids of meats and seafood are most common in the diet. 
E)  Fatty acids are organic compounds.

F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

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MATCHING -Good food source of omega-6 fatty acids


A) Liver
B) Trout
C) Micelle
D) Eicosanoids
E) Choline
F) Mayonnaise
G) Olive oil
H) Yeast
I) Small intestine
J) Canola oil
K) Linoleic acid
L) Stearic acid
M) Cholesterol
N) Doughnuts
O) Point of saturation
P) Chylomicron
Q) Linolenic acid
R) Gastric lipase
S) High-density lipoprotein
T) Very low-density lipoprotein

U) J) and T)
V) F) and J)

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Which of the following is a source of trans-fats,a potentially harmful lipid? 


A)  Mayonnaise 
B)  Bacon 
C)  Refrigerated biscuits 
D)  Milk 
E)  Peanut oil

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following is a potentially healthful source of monounsaturated fats? 


A)  Olives 
B)  Coconut 
C)  Pumpkin seeds 
D)  Flaxseed 
E)  Eggs

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following foods shares the same space with meats on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid? 


A)  Sweets 
B)  Cheese 
C)  Poultry 
D)  Legumes 
E)  Olive oil

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Which statement best describes characteristics of solid fats and oils? 


A)  The longer the carbon chain, the softer the fat at room temperature. 
B)  Saturated fats are most resistant to oxidation and least likely to become rancid. 
C)  Manufacturers use antioxidants to protect fats from becoming rancid. 
D)  Hydrogenated fats make margarine spreadable. 
E)  Trans-fatty acids behave like saturated fats in the body.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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The DRI suggests a diet that provides ________ of the daily energy intake from fat.


A)  less than 10% 
B)  10% to 20% 
C)  20% to 35% 
D)  40% to 50% 
E)  50% to 60%

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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MATCHING -Spherical complexes of emulsified fat


A) Liver
B) Trout
C) Micelle
D) Eicosanoids
E) Choline
F) Mayonnaise
G) Olive oil
H) Yeast
I) Small intestine
J) Canola oil
K) Linoleic acid
L) Stearic acid
M) Cholesterol
N) Doughnuts
O) Point of saturation
P) Chylomicron
Q) Linolenic acid
R) Gastric lipase
S) High-density lipoprotein
T) Very low-density lipoprotein

U) B) and F)
V) O) and S)

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