Chapter 8

Question 1

What are both chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the bloodstream?

Answer 1

Triglycerides

Question 2

What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women?

Answer 2

1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)

Question 3

What is the function of low-density lipoproteins?

Answer 3

Transportation of cholesterol to cells of the body.

Question 4

What is an example of trans fat?

Answer 4

Vegetable shortening

Question 5

Joe is on a 3500 kcals per day eating plan. Based on the AMDR guidelines, what is the BEST range of calories for fat intake for him?

Answer 5

700-1225 kcals

Question 6

What is the key role of phospholipids?

Answer 6

They are the main component of the cell’s membrane and protect the inside of the cell.

Question 7

What is the definition of hydrophilic?

Answer 7

Likely to mix with water, or have an affinity for water.

Question 8

What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?

Answer 8

To deliver cholesterol to the liver

Question 9

Bile is an example of which of the following?

Answer 9

An emulsifier

Question 10

What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake?

Answer 10

Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.

Question 11

What is a chylomicron?

Answer 11

A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells

Question 12

What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?

Answer 12

An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.

Question 13

What is the age group that should avoid consuming reduced fat milks?

Answer 13

Children under the age of 2 years

Question 14

What is true of Bulletproof® coffee?

Answer 14

It can increase daily caloric intake up to 1,000 calories.

Question 15

A client visits a Nutrition Coach for the first time and tells the coach she is consuming 20% of her calories from dietary fat and 15% of her calories from saturated fat. What advice should the nutrition coach give the client?

Answer 15

Recommend the client decrease saturated fat to less than 10 - 11% of total calorie intake.

Question 16

Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 16

Liver and adipose tissue

Question 17

What enzyme is responsible for breaking down the triglycerides in the mouth?

Answer 17

Lingual lipase

Question 18

What is a good source of DHA?

Answer 18

Salmon

Question 19

What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Answer 19

Canola oil

Question 20

A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume 30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming?

Answer 20

70 grams of fat

Question 21

What is the function of a micelle?

Answer 21

Facilitation of the absorption of monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 22

What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?

Answer 22

It is the enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol for the cell to use.

Question 23

What is an example of saturated fat?

Answer 23

Palm oil

Question 24

What is defined as a combination of fat and protein that transports cholesterol and other lipids to and from various tissues through the blood?

Answer 24

Lipoprotein