Carbs and Fat

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The preferred source of energy (fuel) for your body is:

a. Fat

b. Protein

c. Carbohydrates

d. Alcohol

c. Carbohydrates

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During digestion and absorption, carbohydrates in foods are broken down into ……. to be used for energy.

a. Maltose

b. Fructose

c. Fiber

d. Glucose

d. Glucose

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According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, people should obtain about …. percent of their daily energy from carbohydrates

a. 40-55

b. 45-65

c. 50 -65

d. 50 - 75

b. 45-65%

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Starch is a ..

a. Monosaccharides

b. Disaccharide

c. Polysaccharide

d. Simple carbohydrate

c. Polysaccharide

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The plants storage form of energy is called:

a. Glycogen

b. Starch

c. Glucose

d. Cellulose

b. Starch

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Protein is absolutely necessary to the body and should not be used for energy carbohydrates are used for energy in place of protein this is called:

a.Protein-sparing

b. Ketosis

c. Poor diet planning

d. Serendipity

a.Protein-sparing

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Which of the following foods would be considered a high glycemic food?

a. Peanuts

b. Kidney beans

c. Greek yogurt

d. Baked potato

d. Baked potato

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Which of the following foods would be considered a low glycemic food?

a. Cashews

b. Apple juice

c. Grapes

d. Bananas

a. Cashews

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Adults under the age of 50 years old should get how much fiber per day?

a. 20-30 grams

b. 25-38 grams

c. 39-50 grams

d. > 50 grams

b. 25-38 grams

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Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?

a. Skins of corn kernels

b. Strings of celery

c.Oats

d. Bran

c.Oats

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The average adult needs at least …..grams a day to maintain healthy energy levels

a. 130

b. 260

c. 500

d.1000

a. 130

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Which of the following is not a function of fat in our body?

a. Primary fuel source

b. Pads the primary organs

c. Thermoregulation

d. Raw material for hormones

a. Primary fuel source

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A family of organic compounds soluble in organic solvents but not in water is called:

a. triglycerides

b. lipids

c. fats

d. oils

b. lipids

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Cholesterol is the best known of the

a. Phospholipids

b. Triglycerides

c. Lipoproteins

d. Sterols

d. Sterols

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Which three foods typically contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats?

a. Avocados, olive oil, almonds

b. Bacon, cheeseburgers, ice cream

c. French fries, doughnuts, biscuits

d. Butter, lard, whole mil

a. Avocados, olive oil, almonds

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When the fatty acid chain is filled with hydrogens it is called:

a. Polyunsaturated

b. Monounsaturated

c. Saturated

d. Totally bad for you

c. Saturated

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Where there are two or more points of unsaturation on a fatty acid string it is:

a. Saturated

b. Monounsaturated

c. Polyunsaturated

d. A point of saturation

c. Polyunsaturated

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Food that are more solid at room temperature are likely more

a. Saturated

b. Unsaturated

c. Good for you

d. From plant sources

a. Saturated

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The main source of EPA and DHA in adults is found in:

a. Vegetable oil

b. Coconut oil

c. Palm oil

d. Fish oil

d. Fish oil

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The main function of phospholipids is in the

a. Emulsification of mayonnaise

b. Formation of strong cell membranes

c. Creamy texture of salad dressings

d. Reduction of inflammation in the body

b. Formation of strong cell membranes

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Hydrogenated fats are also referred to as

a. Saturated fats

b.Trans fats

c. Polyunsaturated fats

d. Monounsaturated fats

b.Trans fats

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Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) is responsible for

a. Carrying cholesterol away from the cell back to the liver

b. Carrying fat from the liver to the body cells

c. Improving the health of our arteries d. d. Decreasing inflammation in the body

b. Carrying fat from the liver to the body cells

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Which three foods typically contain high amounts of saturated fats?

a. Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils

b. Bacon, cheeseburgers, whole milk

c. Avocados, olive oil, canola oil

d. Salmon, trout, herring

b. Bacon, cheeseburgers, whole milk

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Which of the following foods is an example of a source of invisible fat?

a. Butter

b. Vegetable Oil

c. Biscuits

d. Fat on a steak

c. Biscuits

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Bile is essential for fat digestion because it

a. plits triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol

b. Emulsifies fats in the small intestine

c. Works as a hormone to suppress appetite

d. Emulsifies fat in the stomach

b. Emulsifies fats in the small intestine

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The American Heart Association recommends limiting your saturated fat consumption to less than:

a. 7%

b. 10%

c. 15%

d. 20%

a. 7%

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How many calories does one gram of fat contain?

a. 4

b. 7

c. 9

d. 14

c. 9

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Draw and label the structure of a triglyceride

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