11. The body needs linoleic acid for
a. digestion of food.
b. : 1361627.
11. The body needs linoleic acid for
a. digestion of food.
b. protein metabolism.
c. fluid balance.
d. blood clotting.
12. The best food choice to provide linolenic acid is
a. strawberries.
b. canola oil.
c. raisin toast.
d. lard.
13. An example of a food that contains hidden fats is
a. salad dressing.
b. skim milk.
c. rice.
d. skinless chicken.
14. The process of adding hydrogen to fatty acids is called
a. hydrolysis.
b. hydrogenation.
c. emulsification.
d. hydration.
15. A change brought about as the result of hydrogenation is
a. liquid fats become solids.
b. fats become less saturated.
c. monoglycerides become diglycerides.
d. vitamins are destroyed.
16. An example of a food that does not contain cholesterol is
a. liver.
b. sausage.
c. cheese.
d. coconut.
17. Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the
a. intestine.
b. liver.
c. adipose tissue.
d. skin.
18. After a dietary assessment is completed, it reveals that a client consumes 50% of daily calories from fat. This amount of fat places the client at risk for
a. obesity, arthritis, and elevated blood pressure.
b. obesity, elevated blood fats, and diabetes.
c. elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies.
d. diabetes, dementia, and stroke.
19. Factors that increase the risk of heart disease include
a. family history of cancer.
b. increased stress and obesity.
c. anemia and low thyroid levels.
d. gallbladder disease.
20. The substances that serve as the major vehicles for fat transport in the bloodstream are
a. micelles.
b. glycolipids.
c. chylomicrons.
d. bile salts.
11. The body needs linoleic acid for
a. digestion of food.
b. : 1361627
