wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Nutrition Fats

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three main types of lipids? (pg 146)

a)

Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Sterols

b)

Triglycerides, Monosaccharides, Sterols

c)

Phospholipids, Polysaccharides, Sterols

d)

Phospholipids, Disaccharides, Sterols

2.

Which statements are true of lipids? Select all that apply (pg 147)

a)

Lipids are stored in adipose tissue

b)

Lipid's primary function is energy reserve

c)

Lipids have 4 kilocalories of energy

d)

Triglycerides are the most common lipid

e)

Lipids do not transport fat-soluble vitamins

3.

Fat contributes to what term, which is the sensation of fullness.? (pg 150)

(a)  

4.

Match the term with its definition. (pg 156)

A compound that dislikes water

Amphiphilic

A compound that likes water

Hydrophobic

A compound that has both water-loving and fat-loving properties

Hydrophilic

5.

Which are true of sterols? Select all that apply. (Pg 157)

a)

Cholesterol is the best known sterol

b)

Cholesterol cannot be made by the body

c)

LDL contributes to the formation of plaque

d)

Cholesterol is only found in animal fat

e)

Sterols are found in the cell membrane

6.

Which lipoprotein is commonly known as the "bad cholesterol" (pg 163)

a)

IDL

b)

HDL

c)

LDL

d)

VLDL

7.

Ideal values when assessing overall lipid profile: Total cholesterol should be​ (a)   . LDL should be ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
less than 200mg/dL
less than 100 mg/dL
less than 200 mg/dL
8.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

3 carbon chain glycerol molecule

Maintain the body's internal temperature

They are amphiphlic

They bind to form a cell's wall

They do not contain fatty acids, but rather multiring structures

Used to make vitamin D and sex hormones

Triglyceride
Phospholipid
Sterol
9.

What enzyme is the first step in lipid digestion? (pg. 159)

a)

Salivary Amylase

b)

Protease

c)

Lingual Lipase

d)

Gastric Amylase

10.

Which type of fat is more beneficial to choose? (pg .153)

a)

Unsaturated fat

b)

Saturated fat