Surveys show that U.S. adults' average intake of fat as a percentage of total energy intake is ____.
a. 14
b. 24
c. 34
d. 44
e. 54
Q. 2What is the recommended range of daily fat consumption for an individual on a 2000 calorie diet?
a. 5 to 15 grams
b. 20 to 35 grams
c. 45 to 75 grams
d. 80 to 100 grams
e. 125 to 150 grams
Q. 3For most adults, what is the recommended minimum amount of fat that should be consumed, as a percentage of total energy intake?
a. 5
b. 15
c. 20
d. 35
e. 45
Q. 4According to the Dietary Guidelines, what should be the maximum total fat intake as a percentage of energy intake?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 35
d. 50
e. 60
Q. 5The oils found in walnuts, soybeans, flaxseed, and wheat germ represent a good source of preformed ____.
a. eicosanoids
b. linolenic acid
c. docosahexaenoic acid
d. eicosapentaenoic acid
e. linoleic acid
Q. 6Which statement describes a recognized relationship between dietary fat and cancer?
a. Fat from milk does not increase risk for cancer.
b. Dietary fat initiates rather than promotes cancer formation.
c. High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids promote cancer development in animals.
d. The evidence linking fat intake with cancer is stronger than that linking it with heart disease.
e. There is a strong link between breast cancer incidence and dietary fat.
a. Fat from milk does not increase risk for cancer.
b. Dietary fat initiates rather than promotes cancer formation.
c. High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids promote cancer development in animals.
d. The evidence linking fat intake with cancer is stronger than that linking it with heart disease.
e. There is a strong link between breast cancer incidence and dietary fat.
Q. 7A person who regularly consumes fish such as shark, king mackerel, and swordfish is at risk for ingesting potentially toxic amounts of ____.
a. EPA
b. DHA
c. mercury
d. cadmium
e. dioxins
Q. 8Which product is a good source of eicosapentaenoic acid?
a. Tuna
b. Butter
c. Salad oil
d. Shortening
e. Corn oil
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