Question: Nearly 60% of energy at rest is supplied by the metabolism of ______.
Answer Choices: A. fat
B. carbohydrate
C. protein
Answer: A. fat
Question: Which is considered a major risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Answer Choices: A. elevated HDL cholesterol
B. elevated LDL cholesterol
C. hypotension
Answer: B. elevated LDL cholesterol
Question: A molecule that consists of three fatty acids and a glycerol is called a(n)
Answer Choices: (Not provided)
Answer: triglyceride
Question: The Academy has set the recommended daily intake of trans fat be kept below what level?
Answer Choices: A. 5 grams
B. 6 – 10 grams
C. 11 – 15 grams
D. The Academy has not set a recommended intake for trans fat
Answer: D. The Academy has not set a recommended intake for trans fat
Question: Cholesterol is a type of lipid that is called a(n)
Answer Choices: (Not provided)
Answer: sterol
Question: Plasma FFA and intramuscular triglycerides ______.
Answer Choices: A. supply about 10% of the body’s fat for energy
B. supply about 50% of the major sources of fat for energy
C. are the body’s major sources of fat for energy
Answer: C. are the body’s major sources of fat for energy
Question: The primary nutrient to supply energy at rest is ______.
Answer Choices: A. glucose
B. amino acids
C. fatty acids
Answer: C. fatty acids
Question: What is the RDA for saturated fat set by the Academy?
Answer Choices: A. No RDA set for saturated fat by the Academy
B. 30 grams per day
C. 45 grams per day
D. 60 grams per day
Answer: A. No RDA set for saturated fat by the Academy
Question: The two major energy sources for fat come from:
Answer Choices: A. very low density lipoproteins
B. chylomicrons
C. plasma free fatty acids
D. intramuscular triglycerides
Answer: C. plasma free fatty acids and D. intramuscular triglycerides
Question: Which of the following are the most sensible recommendations for obtaining the best results in losing weight?
Answer Choices: A. Consult with a nutritionist to determine a personal diet plan
B. Consume a diet high in carbohydrate and low in fat
C. Follow a dietary plan that is the most sustainable
D. Consume a diet that is low in carbohydrate and high in fat
Answer: A. Consult with a nutritionist to determine a personal diet plan and C. Follow a dietary plan that is the most sustainable
Question: Which plays the largest role in promoting weight loss?
Answer Choices: A. The amount of kcals in the diet
B. The amount of dietary carbohydrate
C. The amount of dietary protein
D. The amount of dietary fat
Answer: A. The amount of kcals in the diet