Health and Nutrition: Fats

(a)   is not a major dietary lipid.

• Sterols
• Phospholipids
• Minerals
• Triglycerides

Fat serves as a highly efficient energy storage ________.

• substance

• device

• mechanism

• system

Fat helps regulate body temperature by providing insulation and preventing ________.

• heat loss

• dehydration

• muscle fatigue

• sunburn

Artificial trans fats are produced by (a)   .

• By hydrogenating vegetable oils
• By fermenting dairy products
• By extracting from animal fats
• By distilling crude oil

VLDLs consist of triglycerides, cholesterol, and _______.

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

• vitamins

What is the primary component of adipose tissue?

• Fats

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which type of fat is considered beneficial for heart health?

• Saturated fats

• Monounsaturated fats

• Trans fats

• Cholesterol

What is the role of lipoproteins in the body?

• Storing vitamins

• Producing hormones

• Transporting fats

• Building muscle tissue

Which of the following processes is essential for the breakdown of dietary fats?

• Glycolysis

• Lipolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

What is the primary role of HDL in the body?

• Building cell membranes

• Storing energy

• Transporting cholesterol to the liver

• Producing hormones