Chapter 5- Lipids and Heart Disease- Quiz 1

Question 1

What are lipids used for in the body?

Answer 1

Provide and store energy
Insulates body
Transports protein
Absorbs fat-soluble nutrients
Part of a cell membrane structure

Question 2

Major food sources: Animal Sources

Answer 2

Dairy, Eggs, Cheese, Meat, Poultry, Fish

Question 3

Major food source: Processed Plants

Answer 3

Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Cake, Chips, Oil/Shortenings

Question 4

Major food source: Unprocessed Plants

Answer 4

Olives, Avocadoes, Nuts/Seeds, Whole Grain

Question 5

Major Food Source: No Fat

Answer 5

Fruits and Veggies and Juices

Question 6

USDA Recommended Fat Intake
What is the fat percent effective limit for treating diseases?

Answer 6

20-35% of Calories
10% of Calories

Question 7

Three Types of Lipids

Answer 7

Triglycerides- Most Common in foods
Phospholipids- Found in cell membranes and lipoprotein carriers
Sterols- Found in brain and nerve cell membranes, Bile & Vitamin D, Steroids Hormones

Question 8

What are phospholipids composed of?

Answer 8

Phosphate head and 2 fatty acids which are water resistant
Check Slides

Question 9

What is cholesterol used for in the body?

Answer 9

Cell Membranes
Precursor to Vitamin D
Bile
Sex Hormones

Question 10

Is cholesterol an essential nutrient? Why or why not?

Answer 10

No, because the liver makes it

Question 11

Where is cholesterol found in the diet?

Answer 11

Only animal foods