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Science of Nutrition 3Rd Edition Thompson Test Bank Full Chapter PDF
Science of Nutrition 3Rd Edition Thompson Test Bank Full Chapter PDF
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5) Triglycerides can be classified by which of the following characteristics?
A) the length of the glycerol backbone
B) the shape of the glycerol backbone
C) whether or not it is soluble in water
D) the shape, length, and saturation of the fatty acids
Answer: D
Page Ref: 175
Skill: Analyzing
Learning Obj.: 5.1
6) A fatty acid comprised of a 10-carbon chain and one double bond is characterized as a:
A) saturated, medium-chain fatty acid.
B) saturated, long-chain fatty acid.
C) monounsaturated, medium-chain fatty acid.
D) monounsaturated, long-chain fatty acid.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 176-177
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.2
7) A fatty acid comprised of a 16-carbon chain with no points of unsaturation is called a(n):
A) saturated, short-chain fatty acid.
B) saturated, medium-chain fatty acid.
C) saturated, long-chain fatty acid.
D) unsaturated, long-chain fatty acid.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 176-177
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.2
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9) Which of the following foods is BEST characterized as a rich source of saturated fatty acids?
A) cashew nuts
B) olive oil
C) canola oil
D) butter
Answer: D
Page Ref: 177
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.8
10) Which of the following is BEST characterized as a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty
acids?
A) corn oil
B) coconut oil
C) beef fat
D) butter
Answer: A
Page Ref: 177
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.8
12) Diets high in trans fatty acids are MOST associated with:
A) decreased cancer risk.
B) increased blood cholesterol levels.
C) osteoporosis.
D) decreased blood glucose levels.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 179
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.3
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13) Which of the following statements is true about trans fatty acids?
A) They are made by the body in large quantities.
B) It is currently not a requirement to list their amounts on food labels.
C) They decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
D) They result from the hydrogenation process.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 178-179
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.3
14) Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in a
food product?
A) hydrogenated vegetable oil
B) lecithin
C) liquid corn oil
D) vitamin E
Answer: A
Page Ref: 178
Skill: Analyzing
Learning Obj.: 5.3
15) Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are precursors needed to produce which type of biological
compounds?
A) enzymes
B) eicosanoids
C) cholesterols
D) carbohydrates
Answer: B
Page Ref: 179
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.4
16) Which essential fatty acid plays an important role in reducing a person's risk for heart
disease?
A) cholesterol
B) trans fatty acid
C) alpha-linolenic acid
D) linoleic acid
Answer: C
Page Ref: 179-180
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.4
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17) The two essential fatty acids are:
A) cholesterol and bile.
B) linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid.
C) butyric and stearic acid.
D) cis and trans fat.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 179
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.4
18) Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A) broccoli
B) sirloin steak
C) tofu
D) salmon
Answer: D
Page Ref: 180
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.4
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21) Which of the following is/are a critical structural component of a cell's membrane?
A) estrogen
B) glycerol
C) phospholipids
D) triglycerides
Answer: C
Page Ref: 182
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.1
22) Which type of essential fatty acid is MOST associated with being found in fish or fish oils?
A) omega-6
B) omega-3
C) saturated
D) monounsaturated
Answer: B
Page Ref: 179-180
Skill: Analyzing
Learning Obj.: 5.4
23) Which of the following food item contains the highest amount of dietary cholesterol?
A) steamed broccoli
B) olive oil
C) skim milk
D) butter
Answer: D
Page Ref: 183
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.1
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25) Which type of lipid has as a ring structure?
A) trans fatty acids
B) phospholipids
C) sterols
D) saturated fatty acids
Answer: C
Page Ref: 182
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.1
27) Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?
A) fatty acids
B) triglycerides
C) phospholipids
D) sterols
Answer: D
Page Ref: 183
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.1
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29) The primary emulsifiers in bile are called:
A) lecithins.
B) cholecystokinin (CCK).
C) bicarbonate.
D) electrolytes.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 184
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.5
30) The vast majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the:
A) stomach.
B) liver.
C) small intestine.
D) large intestine.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 184
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.5
31) To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases:
A) lipase.
B) bile.
C) hydrochloric acid.
D) bicarbonate.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 184
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.5
32) The primary enzyme for digesting cholesterol esters in the small intestine is called:
A) amylase.
B) cholesterol esterase.
C) lingual lipase.
D) pancreatic lipase.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 184
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.5
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33) During triglyceride digestion, two fatty acids are removed and the resulting molecule is
called a:
A) monoacylglyceride.
B) diglyceride.
C) sterol.
D) phospholipid.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 184
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.5
34) As part of the absorption process, most digested lipids are transported to the mucosal lining
of the small intestine in spherical compounds called:
A) micelles.
B) peptides.
C) monoglycerides.
D) glycerols.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 184, 186
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.5
35) The lipoprotein that transports lipids from the intestine into the bloodstream is a:
A) chylomicron.
B) very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL).
C) high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
D) micelle.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 186-187
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.5
36) Chylomicrons are soluble in water. Which component of their outer surface gives them this
characteristic?
A) triglycerides
B) phospholipids and proteins
C) bile
D) carbohydrates
Answer: B
Page Ref: 187
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.5
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37) Where in the body are the majority of triglycerides stored for future energy needs?
A) lipoproteins
B) beta cells of the pancreas
C) liver
D) adipose tissue
Answer: D
Page Ref: 187
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.5
39) Yesterday Shannon consumed 250 grams of carbohydrate, 75 grams of protein, and 60 grams
of fat. What percentage of Calories of her day's intake came from fat?
A) 13%
B) 15%
C) 29%
D) 35%
Answer: C
Page Ref: 189
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.6
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41) How does fat consumption relate to vitamin A, D, E, and K intake?
A) These vitamins are normally highly unstable molecules and are stabilized by fatty acids.
B) These vitamins require fats for their absorption and transport.
C) Fats provide the energy required to move these large molecules across the intestinal wall.
D) These vitamins are found only in the saturated fat found in animal sources.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 190
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.6
42) The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat calls for a maximum of ________
of total energy intake.
A) less than 10%
B) 20%
C) 35%
D) 50%
Answer: C
Page Ref: 192
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.7
43) Which of the following foods is MOST likely to contain "invisible" fats?
A) olive oil
B) zucchini
C) chocolate cake
D) butter
Answer: C
Page Ref: 193
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.7
44) A blood test showed that Tom's level of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) is 210 mg/dl. What
is the potential health implication of this condition?
A) increased risk of atherosclerosis
B) decreased risk of atherosclerosis
C) decreased production of blood cholesterol
D) reduced inflammation
Answer: A
Page Ref: 203-205
Skill: Applying
Learning Obj.: 5.9
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45) How are high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) related to heart health?
A) HDLs increase inflammation, which restricts blood flow.
B) HDLs release artery-clogging cholesterol into the blood.
C) HDLs remove artery-clogging cholesterol from the blood.
D) HDLs help bind cholesterol to the walls of blood vessels, restricting blood flow.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 205
Skill: Analyzing
Learning Obj.: 5.9
47) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are so named because of their high proportion of:
A) cholesterol.
B) carbohydrates.
C) liquid.
D) protein.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 205
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.9
48) The production of endogenous very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs) is decreased by:
A) exercise.
B) simple sugars.
C) extra Calories.
D) dietary cholesterol.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 203
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.9
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49) Which type of dietary fat is known to elevate blood cholesterol levels?
A) saturated
B) polyunsaturated
C) monounsaturated
D) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Answer: A
Page Ref: 203, 205
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.9
50) Diets high in ________ have been shown to increase blood levels of high-density
lipoproteins (HDLs).
A) saturated fatty acids
B) trans fatty acids
C) omega-3 fatty acids
D) omega-6 fatty acids
Answer: C
Page Ref: 205
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.9
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53) A fatty acid containing the maximum amount of hydrogen atoms bound to it is called:
A) monounsaturated.
B) polyunsaturated.
C) saturated.
D) methylated.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 177
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.2
54) A ________ fatty acid contains one double bond between carbons.
A) monounsaturated
B) polyunsaturated
C) saturated
D) sterol
Answer: A
Page Ref: 177
Skill: Understanding
Learning Obj.: 5.2
55) Which type of fatty acid has hydrogen atoms attached on diagonally opposite sides of a
double carbon bond?
A) monounsaturated
B) saturated
C) cis
D) trans
Answer: D
Page Ref: 178
Skill: Remembering
Learning Obj.: 5.3
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