Compared to carbohydrate, fat is:
a. not useful for providing energy.
b. a more concentrated form of energy.
c. a faster source of energy.
d. a less concentrated form of energy.
Q. 2The _____ releases _____, stimulating the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.
a. ovary; estrogen
b. ovary; progesterone
c. uterus; progesterone
d. hypothalamus; estrogen
e. hypothalamus; gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Q. 3Current dietary guidelines regarding fat include all of the following except:
a. total fat intake should not exceed 35 of kcalories.
b. saturated fats should contribute less than 10 of kcalories.
c. an upper limit of 300 milligrams cholesterol daily.
d. polyunsaturated fats should provide at least 10 of kcalories.
Q. 4The two hormones secreted by the pituitary gland during the follicular phase of a woman's cycle are _____.
a. follicle-stimulating hormone and progesterone
b. progesterone and estrogen
c. follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
d. luteinizing hormone and progesterone
e. luteinizing hormone and estrogen
Q. 5A 2000-kcalorie diet that provides 25 of kcalories from fat would contain _____ grams of fat.
a. 500
b. 550
c. 55
d. 15
Q. 6Ovulation results from a surge in the _____ hormone.
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. luteinizing
d. follicle-stimulating
e. gonadotropin-releasing
Q. 7Connie wants to increase her intake of omega-3 fatty acids in an effort to prevent heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. Which of the following would you recommend to Connie?
a. increase consumption of vegetable oils
b. take omega-3 supplements
c. eat a variety of different types of coldwater fatty fish
d. increase consumption of nuts
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