Chapter 8: Fats

Question 1

What is an example of saturated fat?

Answer 1

Palm oil

Question 2

Which term best describes a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids which are insoluble in blood and water and which are the main lipid in food supply, providing energy as stored fat in the body?

Answer 2

Triglycerides

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Lingual lipase

Question 4

A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response?

Answer 4

While there has been research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and lifestyle interventions.

Question 5

Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 5

Liver and adipose tissue

Question 6

What is a good source of DHA?

Answer 6

Salmon

Question 7

What is true of Bulletproof® coffee?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the definition of hydrophobic?

Answer 8

Likely to repel or not mix with water.

Question 9

Triglycerides are transported to adipose (fat) cells and go through beta-oxidation. What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation?

Answer 9

Glycerol and free fatty acids

Question 10

What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Answer 10

Canola oil

Question 11

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

Answer 11

To deliver cholesterol to the liver

Question 12

A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST response to tell the client?

Answer 12

There may be benefits to taking omega-3 supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.

Question 13

What is a chylomicron?

Answer 13

A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells

Question 14

What is an example of trans fat?

Answer 14

Vegetable shortening

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Children under the age of 2 years

Question 16

What is the definition of saturated fat?

Answer 16

Saturated fats are fatty acids that have maximum number of hydrogen molecules and contain only a single bond between the carbon atoms.

Question 17

What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is the function of a micelle?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Why is it easy for the average person to meet the adequate intake for omega-6 fatty acids?

Answer 19

Food sources, such as corn chips and microwave popcorn, are readily available.

Question 20

What is the function of low-density lipoproteins?

Answer 20

Transportation of cholesterol to cells of the body.

Question 21

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 21

70 grams of fat

Question 22

What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Bile is an example of which of the following?

Answer 23

An emulsifier

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.

Question 25

What is a valid health reason for recommending a variety of protein sources such as nuts and seeds?

Answer 25

They are high in essential fatty acids.