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What are trans -fatty acids? How do they affect one's health?

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In nature, most double bonds are cis -me...

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Which of the following foods contain cholesterol?


A) peas
B) pasta
C) baked chicken
D) wheat germ
E) boiled potatoes

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

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Surveys show that most diets in the United States provide about ________ of their total energy from fat.


A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 45%
D) 55%
E) 75%

F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

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Which statement about fat replacers is FALSE?


A) Olestra is a synthetic fat made from sucrose.
B) Olestra is fortified with vitamins A, D, E, and K
C) Carbohydrate-based fat replacers are used as thickeners in soups.
D) Fat-based fat replacers are heat-stable and used in cake mixes.
E) Olestra is an artificial fat that delivers a small amount of energy.

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

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Which of the following is the definition of the term conjugated linoleic acid ?


A) a type of cis -fatty acid
B) a triglyceride with a phosphate group
C) a fatty acid with the chemical makeup of linoleic acid but with a different configuration
D) a food additive that preserves or delays rancidity of fats in foods
E) a nitrogen-containing compound found in foods and made in the body from the amino acid methionine

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of these oils provides the most omega-3 fatty acid?


A) palm oil
B) walnut oil
C) soybean oil
D) flaxseed oil
E) corn oil

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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An ounce of mixed nuts provides about ________ kcalories.


A) 25
B) 50
C) 100
D) 200
E) 300

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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What is adipose tissue? How can it benefit the body?

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First and foremost, triglycerides-either...

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The term that refers to a chemical configuration in which the hydrogen atoms are located on the same side of a double bond is ________.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of phospholipids?


A) resistant to digestion
B) soluble in both water and fat
C) highly susceptible to oxidation
D) found naturally only in animal foods
E) found in omega 3- fats.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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An alcohol composed of a three-carbon chain, which can serve as the backbone for a triglyceride, is called "________."

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________ is a term referring to water-loving, or water-soluble, substances.

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