Chapter 8 Flashcards
What are both chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the bloodstream?
Triglycerides
What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women?
1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins?
Transportation of cholesterol to cells of the body.
What is an example of trans fat?
Vegetable shortening
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?
700-1225 kcals
What is the key role of phospholipids?
They are the main component of the cell’s membrane and protect the inside of the cell.
What is the definition of hydrophilic?
Likely to mix with water, or have an affinity for water.
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
To deliver cholesterol to the liver
Bile is an example of which of the following?
An emulsifier
What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake?
Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?
An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.
What is the age group that should avoid consuming reduced fat milks?
Children under the age of 2 years
What is true of Bulletproof® coffee?
It can increase daily caloric intake up to 1,000 calories.
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?
Recommend the client decrease saturated fat to less than 10 - 11% of total calorie intake.
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
Liver and adipose tissue
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down the triglycerides in the mouth?
Lingual lipase
What is a good source of DHA?
Salmon
What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Canola oil
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?
70 grams of fat
What is the function of a micelle?
Facilitation of the absorption of monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?
It is the enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol for the cell to use.
What is an example of saturated fat?
Palm oil
What is defined as a combination of fat and protein that transports cholesterol and other lipids to and from various tissues through the blood?
Lipoprotein
