CHAPTER 5: LIPIDS (FATS)

CHAPTER 5: LIPIDS (FATS)

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following functions is not a role of fat in the body?

a.	provides energy	c.	a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins
b.	protects organs and bones from injury	d.	helps the body store glucose

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Functions

 

2. Since the body does not synthesize all fatty acids, which fatty acid needs to be obtained through diet?

a.	glycerol	c.	beta linoleic acid
b.	linoleic acid	d.	arachidonic acid

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Dietary Requirements

 

3. Olive oil, canola oil, and avocados are classified as what type of fat?

a.	monounsaturated	c.	polyunsaturated
b.	saturated	d.	hydrogenated

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Classification

 

4. Omega-3 fatty acid is classified as a ____ fat.

a.	monounsaturated	c.	polyunsaturated
b.	saturated	d.	hydrogenated

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Classification

 

5. ____ is essential for the synthesis of bile, sex hormones, cortisone, and vitamin D.

a.	Polyunsaturated fat	c.	Calcium
b.	Cholesterol	d.	Hydrogenated fat

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Metabolism and Elimination

 

6. An example of low-cholesterol food is

a.	poached eggs	c.	whole wheat toast with jelly
b.	buttermilk biscuits	d.	boiled shrimp

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Cholesterol

 

7. A healthful way to lower cholesterol is to

a.	reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet
b.	avoid all dairy foods
c.	increase simple carbohydrate intake
d.	take prescription drugs to lower cholesterol

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Cholesterol