Nutrition Lipid Quiz
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________________ have ONLY one double bond in their structure.
A. monounsaturated fatty acids
B. Omega- 6
C. Omega-3
D. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
E. saturated fatty acids
This type of lipid consists of two fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
A. triglyceride
B. sterol
C. phospholipid
D. trisaccharides
Cholesterol is an example of this type of lipid that is made up of a ring structure
A. triglyceride
B. sterol
C. phospholipid
D. trisaccharides
What organ in the digestive system contributes the majority of digestion of lipids?
A. mouth
B. stomach
C. Small Intestine
D. Large Intestine
This type of lipid consists of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone
A. triglyceride
B. sterol
C. phospholipid
D. trisaccharides
TRUE or False: Fatty acids found in triglycerides can be different whereas a glycerol backbone never changes.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
This cardiovascular disease can be describes as the blockage of a blood vessel with fat/plaque decreasing the flow of our blood to our heart.
A. cancer
B. stroke
C. hypertension
D. coronary heart disease
This organic functional group is present in all phospholipids and is represented by PO₄
A. Methyl group
B. Carboxylic acid
C. Phosphate
D. Carbonate
This organ produces bile that will eventually be sent to the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.
A. liver
B. pancreas
C. gallbladder
D. small intestine
True or false: Too little fat of any kind can be detrimental to our health, so we should NOT limit all fat.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Hydrogenation is the process of adding _____________ to unsaturated fatty acids, making them more saturated
A. Carbon
B. Sulfur
C. Phosphate
D. Hydrogen
This fatty acid specifically has the double bond on the third to fourth carbon in the structure and is rich in fatty fish and plant oils
A. monounsaturated fatty acids
B. Omega- 6
C. Omega-3
D. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
E. saturated fatty acids
There are two forms of lipids with different states. These two are fats which are liquids at room temperature and oils which are solid at room temperature.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False: Foods only have one type of fatty acid in them. For example, meat only has unsaturated fat in it.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
____________ produces the pancreatic enzyme to break apart triglycerides.
A. liver
B. pancreas
C. gallbladder
D. small intestine