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chapter 5

Nutrition

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In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ____. less lipid
An important function of fat in the body is to ____. protect vital organs against shock
Which acid is an omega-3 fat? Docosahexaenoic acid
Which type of lipid is the most predominant in our bodies and our diets? Triglycerides
We can differentiate between a saturated and unsaturated fat by looking at ______. All of the above
In the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as ____. detergents
Which food contains cholesterol? Roasted turkey
Which statement is true of the relationship fat intake and health? Intake of trans fat raises blood cholesterol more than intake of cholesterol
In the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as ____. detergents
Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids? Flaxseed oil
Which lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of cholesterol? Low-density lipoprotein
In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ____. less lipid
An important function of fat in the body is to ____. protect vital organs against shock
Which acid is an omega-3 fat? Docosahexaenoic acid
Which type of lipid is the most predominant in our bodies and our diets? Triglycerides
We can differentiate between a saturated and unsaturated fat by looking at ______. All of the above
Which source of lipids should be substituted for saturated fats to help lower blood cholesterol levels? Olive oil
In the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as ____. detergents
Which statement is true of the relationship fat intake and health? Intake of trans fat raises blood cholesterol more than intake of cholesterol
Which statement describes a feature of choline? It is a part of lecithin.
In the digestion of fats, emulsifiers function as ____. detergents
Which product provides abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids? Flaxseed oil
Which lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of cholesterol? Low-density lipoprotein
The easiest way to increase intake of oleic acid is to consume more ____. olive oil
Which lipid is an essential nutrient?
Lipids that are liquid at room temperature are known as ____. unsaturated fats
What type of compound is lecithin? Phospholipid
Which statement describes a feature of trans-fatty acids? In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than like unsaturated fats.
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