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chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the 2 essential fatty acids are | linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid |
| what type of lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of protein? | hdl |
| a fatty acid that has a single double bond is called a | monounsaturated fatty acid |
| what is correct when regarding trans fat? | their consumption raises ldl levels and lowers hdl levels |
| what are benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids? | prevention of an irregular heart beat, lowering of blood pressure, reduction of atherosclerosis |
| which lipids contain a glycerol backbone? | phospholipids, triglycerides, monoglycerides |
| what actions have a large impact on ldl cholesterol level? | saturated fat intake, trans fat intake |
| what is true about phytosterols? | they are found naturally in many vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal tract, they are found in plant cell membranes |
| what is the most effective what to improve hdl cholesterol levels? | engage in routine excercise |
| what food provides the majority of fat in the Mediterranean diet? | olive oil and olives |
| the current AMDR recommendation for fat in the American diet is | 20-35% |
| what raises hdl cholesterol? | losing weight, quitting smoking, getting regular exercise |
| fat is the common name for... | triglycerides |
| what is a major component of cell membranes? | sterols |
| what is produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid? | a trans fatty acid |
| more women in the US die each year from breast cancer than from heart disease t/f | false |
| lecithin and bile are examples of emulsifiers t/f | true |
| long-chained fatty acids are not absorbed into the blood stream directly and must be transported by carriers called chylomicrons t/f | true |
| the heart, liver, and resting muscles prefer fat as their fuel source t/f | true |
| unsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temperature because they pack together more tightly than saturated fatty acids t/f | true |
| fat-free versions of cookies always have fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts t/f | false |
| high blood cholesterol levels can be partly determined by your genetic makeup | true |
| the primary risk factor for heart disease is an elevated ldl cholesterol level t/f | true |
| eating an egg a day may not be associated with an increased risk of heart disease in healthy individuals t/f | true |
| dha and epa are omega-6 fatty acids that are found in fish and are protective against heart disease and stroke t/f | false |
| lipids that are liquid at room temperature are called oils t/f | true |
| 3 types of lipids | triglyceride, phospholipids, steroids |
| emulsifier | disperses fat in water |
| components of a phospholipids | 2 fatty acids with phosphorus containing molecule |
| why is it unnecessary to consume cholesterol | made in the liver |
| 4 roles of fat in the body | cushion, insulation, energy reserve, carry vitamins A, D, E, and K |
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