Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that we get [1]_______% of [2]______ from fat.

Answer 1

[1] 30%

[2] Calories

Question 2

What are Saturated fats?

Answer 2

it has two hydrogen atoms and Increases the risk of heart disease; animal fats from meat and dairy, tropical oils, and trans fats. `WORST FATS.

Question 3

What are Monounsaturated fats?

Answer 3

lacks two hydrogen atoms; olive oil, nuts and canola oil. `BEST FATS.

Question 4

What are the two Essential Fatty Acids that must be provided by the diet?

Answer 4

Linoleic Acid and Linolenic Acid.

Question 5

What is olestra?

Answer 5

An approved fat substitute.

Question 6

How are fats transported in the blood?

Answer 6

HDL, LDL, and Lipoproteins.

Question 7

What are sterols

Answer 7

cholesterol that is only found in animal fats by the liver.

Question 8

What are HDL’s responsible for?

Answer 8

returning lipids from the body to the liver.

Question 9

What are the 8 functions of lipids?

Answer 9

Sources of Energy, 
High Satiety Value, 
Carrier of Fat Soluble Vitamins, 
Palatability,
Energy Reserve,
Precursor of prostaglandins,
Insulation, and
Protection of Vital Body Organs.

Question 10

One gram of fat equals how many kcals?

Answer 10

9 Kcals

Question 11

How do you find the Daily Value?

Answer 11

take the percentage of the daily value and divide by 100%

Question 12

What is the definition for Cholesterol Free?

Answer 12

Less than 2mg cholesterol serving

Question 13

What is the NLEA?

Answer 13

The Nutrition Labeling Education Act. A federal law allowing health claims on food labels.

Question 14

What are LDL’s?

Answer 14

the Lousy Cholesterol