Which of the following lipids plays an important role in reducing a person's risk for heart disease?
A) alpha-linolenic acid B) trans fatty acid
C) cholesterol D) saturated fatty acid
Q. 2Which of the following nutrients yields the most energy per gram?
A) lipid B) protein C) vitamin D) carbohydrate
Q. 3Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are precursors needed to produce which type of biological compounds?
A) eicosanoids B) enzymes C) carbohydrates D) cholesterols
Q. 4Which of the following nutrients contains the element nitrogen?
A) lipids B) water C) proteins D) carbohydrates
Q. 5Which of the following is NOT classified as a lipid?
A) glycine B) phospholipid C) sterol D) triglyceride
Q. 6Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the presence of trans fatty acids in a food product?
A) hydrogenated vegetable oil B) vitamin E
C) lecithin D) liquid corn oil
Q. 7Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?
A) They are made by the body in large quantities.
B) They decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
C) They result from the hydrogenation process.
D) Food companies do not need to identify their level on the Nutrition Facts panel.
Q. 8Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?
A) beef and pork B) wheat and lentils C) butter and corn oil D) bacon and eggs
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