11) Saturated fats are
A) liquid at room temperature.
B) found primarily : 1201350.
11) Saturated fats are
A) liquid at room temperature.
B) found primarily in foods derived from plants.
C) found in whole milk and beef.
D) protective of our health.
12) The process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid and creating a more solid fat is called
A) emulsification.
B) pressurization.
C) hydrogenation.
D) deamination.
13) Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?
A) They are made by the body in large quantities.
B) They are found only in plant products.
C) They decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
D) They are created during the hydrogenation process.
14) Which of the following ingredients would alert you to the likely presence of trans fatty acids in a product?
A) partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
B) lecithin
C) liquid corn oil
D) vitamin E
15) Which of the following is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids?
A) margarine made from corn or safflower oil
B) flax seed oil
C) leafy green vegetables
D) salmon
16) Which of the following is NOT TRUE about essential fatty acids?
A) They cannot be made by our body.
B) We need to obtain omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids from food.
C) They are found in meat and dairy products.
D) They are found in fish, shellfish, and fish oils.
17) Why are phospholipids NOT an essential nutrient?
A) Our bodies manufacture phospholipids.
B) Phospholipids are not naturally found in the healthy body.
C) Beneficial GI bacteria produce phospholipids.
D) They provide no useful function in the human body.
18) Which of the following statements is FALSE about sterols?
A) Sterols are found in both plant and animal foods.
B) Cholesterol is the most common sterol found in the human diet.
C) The human body produces sterols.
D) Sterols contain a glycerol backbone and one fatty acid.
19) The key structural component(s) of a cell’s membrane is(are)
A) estrogen.
B) glycerol.
C) phospholipids.
D) triglycerides.
20) Which of the following food items would contain the highest amount of saturated fat?
A) steamed broccoli
B) canola oil
C) skim milk
D) butter
11) Saturated fats are
A) liquid at room temperature.
B) found primarily : 1201350
