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Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol?


A) High-fructose corn syrup
B) Rolled oats
C) Organic carrots
D) Pork steak

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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When he prepares food,Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat.Based on this information,which of the following fats should he include in his recipes?


A) Corn oil
B) Stick margarine made with olive oil
C) Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil
D) Shortening

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Jason would like to know the amount of saturated fat in a serving of food,but he doesn't have access to a food composition table or the Internet.According to the Nutrition Facts panel on the food's package,one serving has 10 g of fat,5 g of polyunsaturated fat,2 g of monounsaturated fat,and 150 mg of cholesterol.Approximately how much saturated fat is in a serving of the food?


A) 167 g
B) 3 g
C) 17 g
D) 8 g

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that


A) decreases the excretion of sodium ions from kidneys.
B) enables glucose to enter muscle cells.
C) increases the production of salivary amylase.
D) stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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While at a party,Jenna drank 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine.Based on this information,her alcohol consumption was equivalent to ____ standard alcoholic drinks.


A) 8
B) 4
C) 6
D) 2

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

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Chase is a 22-year-old college student.According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) ,fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.rev: 03_11_2016_QC_CS-45468


A) 20 to 35
B) 10 to 20
C) 5 to 10
D) 35 to 45

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD.


A) HDL
B) aspartic acid
C) tryptophan
D) homocysteine

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,she was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,egg protein,purified water,and potato starch.Within a few weeks,Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs.Which of the following substances should be added to her formula to treat her nutritional deficiency?


A) glucose polymers
B) essential fatty acids
C) cholesterol esters
D) bile salts

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Carlos has a family history of premature heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should


A) stop smoking cigarettes.
B) take medication to increase his blood pressure.
C) increase his intake of trans fat.
D) increase his intake of vitamin K.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Reggie consumes approximately 3000 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,he should limit his saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day.


A) 450
B) 250
C) 300
D) 100

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

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Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?


A) White potato
B) Roast pork
C) Green beans
D) Ripe banana

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Rapid heart rate is a sign of alcohol poisoning.
B) The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.
C) In the United States,a BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for intoxication for adult drivers.
D) Alcohol is stored in body fat.

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

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons.Most of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain are connected by single bonds,except there is a double bond between the number 3 and 4 carbons as well as the number 9 and 10 carbons.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a _____ fatty acid.


A) hydroxytransylated
B) saturated
C) monounsaturated
D) polyunsaturated

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

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D

In the body,lipids


A) provide insulation against cold temperatures.
B) are needed for proper cholesterol digestion.
C) stimulate the production of vitamins and minerals.
D) are necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Albert is a healthy,23-year-old college student.He would like to know more about his risk of cardiovascular disease,so he can take preventive measures,if they are necessary.Albert should


A) test his urine for the presence of glucocorticoids.
B) have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood.
C) undergo cardiac catheterization to determine the ejection factor of his heart.
D) have a chest x-ray.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids?


A) Milk
B) Walnuts
C) Chicken
D) Avocado

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,he was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,animal protein,purified water,and corn starch.Within a few weeks,Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head.When _____ was added to his formula,the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.


A) polyunsaturated fat
B) lipase
C) calcium citrate
D) oleic acid

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A

Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of


A) colon cancer.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) low blood pressure.
D) vitamin toxicity syndromes.

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

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According to the Nutrition Facts panel on a package of cream cheese,a 1 oz serving of the cheese supplies 70 kcal; 50 of the kcal are from fat.Based on this information,fat contributes about _____ % of total kcal.


A) 51
B) 71
C) 41
D) 61

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

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A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together.All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds.The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen.Based on this information,the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.


A) monounsaturated
B) saturated
C) essential
D) polyunsaturated

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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B

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