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Nutrition Quiz 3
Chapter 3 Lipids
Question | Answer |
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Three Classes of Lipids in the body are? | Triglycerides,Phospholipids, and Sterols |
A Triglyceride consists of | Three Fatty Acids attached to a glycerol |
A fatty acid that has the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms is known as | Saturated Fatty Acid |
The difference between cis- and trans- fatty acids is | The configuration around the double bond |
Essential Fatty Acids | Are used to make substances that regulate blood pressure among other functions. |
Lecithins and other Phospholipids in the body function as | Emulsifiers |
To minimize saturated fat intake and lower the risk of heart disease, most people need to | Eat Less Meat Select Fat Free Milk Use nonhydrognated margarines and cooking oils such as olive oil or canola oil. |
To include omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, the American Heart Association recommends eating | At least two fish meals per week |
Some examples of foods with hidden fats are | Fried foods,sauces,dips,and lunch meats |
Generally speaking,vegetable and fish oils are rich in | polyunsaturated fat |