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The leading cause of death for men is CVD, and for women it is cancer.

A) True
B) False

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Cell membranes effectively serve as barriers between cells and the surrounding spaces because they are made of _____ phospholipids.


A) amphipathic
B) hydrophilic
C) hydrophobic
D) lipogenic

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

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What are the goals for the various lipids found in blood?

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Total cholesterol <2...

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Chylomicrons are absorbed and go by way of the portal vein to be released into the circulation.

A) True
B) False

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Diets such as the DASH diet, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, and the Mediterranean diet all stress frequently eating ______ in order to promote heart health.


A) wine and cheese
B) palm oil
C) fruits and vegetables
D) soy

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

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According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) , how much of Leslie’s 2400-kcalorie intake should come from lipid?


A) 200-240 kcal
B) 250-330 kcal
C) 360-470 kcal
D) 480-840 kcal

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

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After the high-triglyceride _______________ delivers fatty acids to cells, it becomes an _______________, which is then converted to an _____________ that delivers cholesterol to cells.

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VLDL, IDL, LDL; or very low-de...

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The outward bulging of a blood vessel is known as an _______________.

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Which of the following are potassium-rich food sources?


A) Legumes, potatoes, seafood
B) Whole-grain bread, pasta, and beef
C) Cereals, apples, and carrots
D) None of the above

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

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What hormone stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the duodenum?


A) Retinolase (RNS)
B) Cholecystokinin (CCK)
C) Insulin
D) Glucagon

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

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While the relationship between diet and LDL blood levels is complex, there is evidence that _____ and/or _____ can increase LDL concentrations. can increase LDL concentrations.


A) polyunsaturated fatty acids, ?-9 fatty acids
B) ?-3 fatty acids, cis fatty acids
C) fiber, ?-6 fatty acids
D) saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids

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

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An enzyme produced in the salivary glands called _______________ hydrolyzes ester linkages between fatty acids and glycerol molecules.

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Factor(s) that increase risk of cardiovascular disease include:


A) smoking.
B) physical inactivity.
C) obesity.
D) a and c
E) All of the above

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

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Kay has had her gallbladder removed. Which of the following foods is most likely to be difficult for her to digest?


A) Spicy salsa
B) Steamed shrimp
C) French fries
D) Poppy-seed rolls

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

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Which of the following nutrients can the body store the most of in the least amount of space?


A) Protein
B) Glucose
C) Fat
D) Glycogen

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

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Fatty acids not required for energy or other bodily functions are stored as _____ in specialized cells called _____.


A) triglycerides, adipocytes
B) fatty acids, fat depositories
C) glycerol, lipid silos
D) ketones, ketose depositories

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

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Cholesterol is a fatty acid found in animal foods and made by the body.

A) True
B) False

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Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond _____ end of the molecule.


A) between the third and fourth carbons from the carboxylic acid
B) between the second and third carbons from the carboxylic acid
C) between the second and third carbons from the methyl
D) between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl

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

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The final product of phospholipid digestion is a _______________, a lipid composed of a glycerol bonded to a polar head group and a fatty acid.

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Humans cannot eat synthesized fatty acids.

A) True
B) False

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