BIOD 121 Portage Nutrition Final Review SPRING 2024

Which of the following are false? 1. Fats/oils in food are mostly in the form of triglycerides 2. Lecithin is an example of a sterol 3. Cholesterol is made by the body in adequate amounts to meet our needs 4. Phospholipids are another class of fats 5. Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels 6. Saturated fats are found mainly in animal sources 7. Trans fats are naturally occurring and raise cholesterol levels 9. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature 10. Stick margarine is an example of a saturated fat 11. Canola oil is an example of an unsaturated fat False: 2. Lecithin is an example of a sterol 7. Trans fats are naturally occurring 10. Stick margarine is an example of a saturated fat (they are trans fats) 2. What are the normal blood sugar levels? 70-100 mg/dL 3. Lipoproteins - function Transport of fats in watery substances such as blood 4. Four kinds of Lipoproteins Chylomicrons Very Low-Density Lipoproteins Low-Density Lipoproteins High-Density Lipoproteins 5. Chylomicrons - function 1. Transport lipids from small intestine to the cells 2. Bring dietary cholesterol to the liver 6. Very Low-Density Lipoproteins - function Triglycerides that deliver lipids to the cells