171.In most nuts, the distribution of saturated and unsaturated fats, in order of highest to lowest amounts, is which of the following?

a.monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated

b.polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, saturated

c.polyunsaturated, saturated, monounsaturated

d.saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated

172.Of the most commonly eaten nuts in Canada, which of the following best approximates the percentage of total fat from monounsaturated fat?

a.5 percent

b.30 percent

c.45 percent

d.60 percent

173.Why is nut consumption recommended for cardiovascular health?

a.All nuts are free of saturated fats.

b.Nuts are low in energy.

c.The sodium associated with nuts does not increase blood pressure.

d.Nuts have a high content of monounsaturated fats relative to saturated fats.

174.Studies show that regular consumption of fatty fish leads to which of the following results?

a.lower blood pressure

b.higher blood cholesterol

c.greater tendency of the blood to clot

d.decreased storage of omega-3 fatty acids

175.Which of the following fish is generally highest in mercury?

a.shark

b.catfish

c.salmon

d.canned light tuna

176.Why does the Health Canada advise against consumption of certain fish such as swordfish and shark by women of childbearing age?

a.These fish are a major source of toxic mercury.

b.The omega-3 fatty acids may induce premature labour.

c.The omega-3 fatty acids prolong bleeding time during delivery.

d.These fish contain unusually high amounts of medium-chain triglycerides.

177.A characteristic of farm-raised fish is they are which one of the following?

a.lower in omega-3 fats

b.higher in soluble fibre

c.higher in trace elements

d.usually higher in mercury

178.Studies show that a 1-percent increase in dietary saturated fatty acids will raise the risk of heart disease by what percentage?

a.0.5 percent

b.1.0 percent

c.2.0 percent

d.5.0 percent

179.Which of the following is a common dietary source of trans fats?

a.fried foods

b.roast beef

c.toasted bread

d.vegetable oil

180.Which of the following is a good plant source of omega-3 lipids?

a.flax seeds

b.safflower oil

c.sunflower seeds

d.corn oil margarine

181.A major feature of the Mediterranean diet is liberal intake of which one of the following foods?

a.eggs

b.olive oil

c.lean meat

d.fortified butter