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Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1.According to this information,


A) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health,and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat.
B) Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits.
C) Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease.
D) None of these is correct.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Amanda consumes approximately 2500 kcal/day.According to recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines,she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than ____ kcal/day


A) 150
B) 250
C) 350
D) 450

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?


A) VLDL
B) LDL
C) HDL
D) chylomicron

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,he was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,choline,minerals,animal protein,purified water,and corn starch.Within a few weeks,Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head.When _____ was added to his formula,the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.


A) polyunsaturated fat
B) calcium citrate
C) steroid hormones
D) oleic acid

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following foods contributes large amounts of trans fat in American diets?


A) fast food
B) liquid margarine
C) salad dressing
D) chicken fat

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures.


A) glucose molecules
B) nitrogen atoms
C) fatty acids
D) phospholipids

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol?


A) broccoli
B) peanuts
C) oranges
D) chicken

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of saturated fat and cholesterol?


A) coconut oil
B) peanut butter
C) whole milk
D) sunflower seeds

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Carlos has a family history of heart disease and stroke.To lower his risk of cardiovascular disease,Carlos should


A) eat more foods that are sources of solid fat.
B) learn relaxation techniques to manage his emotional stress level.
C) use stick margarine instead of olive oil.
D) eat less fatty fish such as tuna and salmon.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Bonnie has plaque in an artery in her lower left leg.This condition is a sign of


A) stroke.
B) sleep apnea.
C) peripheral artery disease.
D) angina.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A saturated fat has a triple bond between two carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
B) A polyunsaturated fatty acid has two or more double bonds between carbons in the hydrocarbon chain.
C) The omega end of a fatty acid molecule contains the acid group.
D) A triglyceride has three fatty acids attached to a cholesterol "backbone" molecule.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?


A) palm oil
B) sunflower oil
C) canola oil
D) grapeseed oil

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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