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The majority of fat digestion takes place in:

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The small intestine.

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NOT a fat-soluble vitamin

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vitamin C

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NOT high in monounsaturated fatty acids

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safflower oil

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat is ______ of one's total energy intake.

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20-35%

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Which of the following statements regarding HDL-cholesterol levels is FALSE

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a diet high in saturated fat increases HDL.

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will likely ways to INCREASE one''s intake of trans fatty acids

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using stick margarine rather than tub margarine

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Dietary fat provides __________ kilocalories per gram

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9

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Fast foods and convenience foods are high in fat because fat:

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makes the food taste good.

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T/F Fat is an essential amino acids

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FALSE

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In order to estimate your 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease, you need to know all of the following EXCEPT your:

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weight

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Limiting your dietary intake of animal products can help to reduce your intake of cholesterol and __________.

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saturated fat

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Linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids are __________ fatty acids.

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essential **NOTE: There are several kinds of omega 3 and omega 6; all can be derived from linoleic and linolenic acid.

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The primary energy source during aerobic activities is:

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fat

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The recommended intake of cholesterol is less than __________ mg per day.

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300

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The strongest association between dietary fat and cancer is for:

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prostate cancer.

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Triglycerides are NEVER classified by

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number of fatty acids.

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What is the percentage of calories from fat for a piece of pie that contains 300 calories and 12 grams of fat?

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36%

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Which of the following foods most likely contains trans fatty acids?

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margarine

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Which of the following ingredients on a food label is responsible for the presence of trans fats in the product?

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partially hydrogenated corn oil

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Which of the following foods are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids?

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salmon and other cold water fish.

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T/F: A diet high in trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids increases one''s risk of cardiovascular disease.

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True

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T/F: According to the USDA, a product labeled'' low fat'' product must contain 3 grams of fat or less per serving.

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True

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T/F: Carbohydrates and protein are more energy dense than fat.

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False

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T/F: Fat helps us to feel satiated because it takes longer to digest than either protein or carbohydrate.

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True

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T/F: Fat replacers, such as olestra, have primarily been added to snack foods. The human body synthesizes (makes) cholesterol.

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True

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T/F: Fat-free foods are always low in calories.

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False

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T/F: LDL is the ""good cholesterol.""

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False

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T/F: Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce one''s risk of a heart attack.

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True

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T/F: The majority of fat in our diet comes from visible fat.

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False

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T/F: The target value for total blood cholesterol is less than 300 mg/dL.

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False

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are the most common lipid found in food.

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Triglycerides

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fatty acids must be consumed in the diet because our bodies cannot make them.

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Essential

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fatty acids have pronounced kinks which prevent them from packing tightly together and generally makes them liquid at room temperature.

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Unsaturated

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is the process used to convert liquid fat (like cooking oil) into a solid fat (like margarine).

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Hydrogenation

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is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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Heart disease

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Starting in 2006, food manufacturers must list the amount of ________fat on the food label.

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trans

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The majority of fat digestion and absorption occurs in the

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small intestine

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The most commonly occurring sterol in the diet is

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cholesterol

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The recommended intake of saturated fat is less than______ % of one's total calories.

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7

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Both trans fats and_____ fats are harmful to our health.

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saturated

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saturated fatty acids

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contain no double bonds; tend to be solid at room temperature

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unsaturated fatty acids

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contain one or more double bonds; tend to be liquid at room temperature

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cis fatty acids

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hydrogen atoms are located on the same side of the double-bond

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trans fatty acids

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hydrogen atoms are located diagonal from each other on opposite sides of the double bond

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triglyceride

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three fatty acids attached to a three-carbon glycerol backbone

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lipoprotein

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spherical compound in which fat clusters in the center and phospholipids and proteins form around the outside; carrier of fat in the blood.

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phospholipids

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type of lipid containing two fatty acids and one phosphate-containing compound

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sterol

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type of lipid that has a ring structure

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HDLs

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pick up cholesterol from the blood and return it to the liver

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LDLs

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transport cholesterol to the cells of the body

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