Dietary fats

_____ acid is an omega-3 fatty acid.

Linolenic

Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?

Linoleic acid

Which of the following characteristics is shared by olive oil and canola oil?

Both contain high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids

A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of

low-density lipoproteins.

April wants to add _____ to her salad, because the food is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fats.

walnuts

Which of the following dietary lipids is known to contribute to heart disease?

cholesterol
saturated fats
trans fats
all of the above

all of the above

What type of fatty acid is found in high amounts in olive oil?

Monounsaturated

In the lecture slides for Chapter 5, looking at the slide of all the dietary fats (bar graph one), which dietary fat appear to be the MOST saturated fat in the human diet?

Coconut oil

In the lecture slides for Chapter 5, looking at the slide of all the dietary fats (bar graph one), one conclusion can you make about lard, chicken fat, and olive oil?

Mono-unsaturated fat is biggest component of these fat sources

According to the lecture slides, which food source has the most dietary cholesterol per serving?

Eggs
Pork
Butter
Beef

eggs

Some nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, and E, require dietary fat to be absorbed.

True

The body uses cholesterol to make

Steroid hormones

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

fish

Chase is a 22-year-old college student. According to recommendations of the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise _____% of his total energy intake each day.

25 to 35

When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

the species of fish chosen for grilled, baked, or broiled dishes contain higher levels of EPA and DHA

Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

bile in the small intestine emulsifies the fat for enzyme action