Fat supplies about ________ of the body's ongoing energy needs during rest.
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 40%
D. 60%
E. 80%
How much energy does 1 gram of fat provide?
A. 3 kcalories
B. 5 kcalories
C. 9 kcalories
D. 12 kcalories
E. 15 kcaolories
Which are the largest and least-dense of the lipoproteins?
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. LDL
D. HDL
E. VHDL
The emulsification of fat by bile is often compared to ________.
A. the evaporation of alcohol when cooking
B. a detergent removing grease spots from clothes
C. driving a car on the highway
D. a dog wagging its tail
E. flossing one's teeth
Which lipoprotein primarily transports cholesterol in the blood?
A. Chylomicron
B. Low-density lipoprotein
C. High-density lipoprotein
D. Very low-density lipoprotein
E. Very high density lipoprotein
, Which term describes the spherical complexes of emulsified fats that arise during
digestion?
A. Micelles
B. Chylomicrons
C. Lipoproteins
D. Eicosanoids
E. Adiponectin
Linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. What does "omega-3" mean?
A. It contains three double bonds.
B. Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the acid end.
C. Its closest double bond is three carbons away from the methyl end.
D. Its closest double bond is three carbons away from each end.
E. Its structure bends three times.
Which of the following is a potentially healthful source of monounsaturated fats?
A. Olives
B. Coconut
C. Pumpkin seeds
D. Flaxseed
E. Eggs
What organ contains special LDL receptors that play a crucial role in controlling blood
cholesterol?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gallbladder
D. Skeletal muscle
E. Small intestine
Which is not a group of lipoproteins?
A. Chylomicrons
B. VLDL
C. LDL
D. HDL
E. VHDL
Which term refers to the study of how genes influence the activities of nutrients?
A. Nutrigenetics
B. Nutrigenomics