Chapter 8 Q's Flashcards
What is true of Bulletproof® coffee?
It can increase daily caloric intake up to 1,000 calories.
What is the definition of hydrophilic?
Likely to mix with water, or have an affinity for water.
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?
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 a good source of DHA?
Salmon
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
Liver and adipose tissue
What is an example of trans fat?
Vegetable shortening
What is a valid health reason for recommending a variety of protein sources such as nuts and seeds?
They are high inessential fatty acids.
What are ketone bodies?
They are a fuel source from fats produced in the liver.
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.
What is the definition of saturated fat?
Saturated fats are fatty acids that have maximum number of hydrogen molecules and contain only a single bond between the carbon atoms.
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins?
Transportation of cholesterol to cells of the body.
What are both chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the bloodstream?
Triglycerides
What is the function of a micelle?
Facilitation of the absorption of monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down the triglycerides in the mouth?
Lingual lipase
Bile is an example of which of the following?
An emulsifier
What is eicosapetraenoic acid (EPA)?
An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
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 a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Canola oil
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
To deliver cholesterol to the liver
What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake?
Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health.
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response?
While there has been research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and lifestyle interventions.
