Quiz on Lipids

How many calories per gram do lipids provide?

• 4 calories

• 7 calories

• 9 calories

• 12 calories

Where is subcutaneous fat stored in the body?

• Just below the surface of the skin

• Within the abdomen

• Around the heart

• Under the muscles

What is visceral fat?

• Fat stored under the muscles

• Fat stored just below the skin

• Intra-abdominal fat that surrounds the internal organs

• Fat stored in the lower legs

What is a triglyceride primarily composed of?

• Glycerol and three water molecules

• Glycerol and three fatty acids

• Glycerol and three glucose molecules

• Glycerol and three protein chains

What is the state of fats that contain more saturated fatty acids at room temperature?

• Liquid

• Semi-solid

• Solid

• Gaseous

Where are saturated fats commonly found?

• Plant-based foods

• Animal-based foods

• Synthetic foods

• Inorganic materials

What distinguishes an unsaturated fatty acid from a saturated fatty acid?

• Unsaturated fatty acids contain no hydrogen atoms.

• Unsaturated fatty acids have single carbon bonds only.

• Unsaturated fatty acids have at least one double carbon bond.

• Saturated fatty acids have at least one double carbon bond.

Where are trans fats most commonly found?

• In natural foods

• In fresh fruits and vegetables

• In processed foods due to hydrogenation

• Exclusively in dairy products

Which type of sterol is naturally made by the body and found in every cell?

• A) Ergosterol

• B) Cholesterol

• C) Phytosterol

• D) Stigmasterol

What is the primary source of ergosterol?

• A) Egg yolks and meats

• B) Mushrooms and yeast

• C) Dairy products

• D) Seafood