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Lipids

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

By definition, lipids are hydrophobic molecules. This means they ....

a)

are water soluble

b)

do not readily mix with water

c)

readily form hydrogen bonds with water

2.

Reorder the following from lowest to highest saturated fat content (as a % of total fatty acids)

a)

olive oil

b)

chicken fat

c)

butter

d)

coconut fat

1)
2)
3)
4)
3.

Match the following

monounsaturated fatty acid

no double bonds

polyunsaturated fat

1 double bond

saturated fatty acid

at least 2 double bonds

4.

Cholesterol is NOT an essential nutrient. This is because ...

a)

our body can make all that we need

b)

it contains no energy

c)

it is widely available in the diet

5.

Match the food with the predominant type of fatty acid.

monounsaturated fatty acids

cream

saturated fatty acids

avocado

polyunsaturated fatty acids

sunflower oil

6.

Food manufacturers add phospholipids to some packaged foods to .....

a)

thicken the food

b)

prevent separation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic ingredients

c)

improve flavour

d)

improve nutritional value

7.

Atherosclerosis results in ...

a)

narrowing of the arteries

b)

buildup of fatty material in the artery walls

c)

increased blood pressure within arteries

d)

all of the these are correct

8.

Which statement is TRUE ?

a)

Saturated fats have lots of double bonds in the carbon chain

b)

Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature

c)

Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats

9.

Which statement re HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol is TRUE?

a)

High blood levels of LDL-cholesterol are associated with high risk of CHD

b)

High blood levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with high risk of CHD

c)

Health professionals recommend we lower consumption of LDL-cholesterol

10.

Match the following

lipoprotein

particle for transporting lipids around the body

triglyceride

used to make many hormones

cholesterol

contains 3 fatty acids

phospholipid

forms a bilayer in cell membranes

11.

which type of fatty acid is most susceptible to rancidity?

a)

saturated

b)

monounsaturated

c)

polyunsaturated

12.

A heart attack occurs when ...

a)

plaque builds up inside coronary arteries

b)

blood supply to heart muscle is cut off

c)

LDL-cholesterol blood levels are elevated

d)

Blood pressure gets too high

13.

Which food contains the most omega-3 fatty acids?

a)

salmon fillet

b)

beef mince

c)

chicken thigh

d)

pork chop