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FATS AND LIPIDS

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Excessive fat gets deposited in-

a)

Liver cells

b)

Adipose tissues

c)

Muscles

d)

Squamous cells

2.

Which is not one of the three classes of lipids?

a)

Phospholipids

b)

Sterols

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Triglycerides

3.

This lipid makes up 95% of stored lipids in the body.

a)

Triglycerides

b)

Monosacharrides

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Phospholipids

4.

Which is not a fat soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin E

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

5.

Fatty Acids differ in there chain length and their

a)

protein carriers

b)

Side chains

c)

energy level

d)

degree of saturation

6.

Lipids are digested in the ____________.

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

large intestine

d)

colon

7.

Omega 3 and Omega 6 can be found in all of the following except ______.

a)

fish and seafood

b)

grains

c)

nuts and seeds

d)

eggs

8.

Trans Fatty Acids are formed due to the hardening of polyunsaturated oils by hydrogenation.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil are recommended for most people.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Deficiencies in essential fatty acids can cause skin abnormalities and poor wound healing.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

All saturated and trans fats in foods raise harmful blood cholesterol.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

High blood L D L cholesterol is a major indicator of C V D risk.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Identify a saturated fat. Check all that apply.

a)

Soybean oil

b)

Chicken fat

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Fish oil

14.

Identify a monounsaturated fat. Check all that apply.

a)

Canola oil

b)

Peanut oil

c)

Butter

d)

Beef Tallow

15.

Identify a polyunsaturated fat. Check all that apply.

a)

Corn oil

b)

Soybean Oil

c)

Avocado oil

d)

Peanut oil

16.

Bile acts as an ______ to help break down fat by allowing fat to mix with digestive juices.

a)

protein

b)

emulsifier

c)

enzyme

d)

antioxidant

17.
Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
18.
Lipids are made of... 
a)
C H O
b)
C H O N
c)
C H O N P
d)
C H O N S
19.

A lipid is a macromolecule that is used to...

a)

give cells/systems energy

b)

give cells/systems long term energy storage

c)

help cells with chemical processes.

20.

Which type of fat is considered healthier than others?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fats

d)

Trans Fat

21.

Salmon is an example of what 2 macromolecules?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids/Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acids

22.
Which is an example of a lipid?
a)
Candy
b)
Olive Oil
c)
DNA
d)
Meat
23.
Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
24.

What macromolecule is shown?

a)

Lipids

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nucleic Acids

25.
What might happen if you didn't get enough fatty acids in your diet?
a)
Your brain wouldn't have enough energy
b)
Your muscles wouldn't have enough energy
c)
Your kidneys and liver might not function properly
d)
Your bones might become brittle
26.
If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:
a)
in your brain
b)
in your liver
c)
in your veins and arteries
d)
in your bones
27.

What is the role of fat in the body?

a)

Certain fats can help with brain and cellular development

b)

Fat provides stored energy for the body.

c)

Fats are necessary to absorb and transport certain types of vitamins.

d)

Provide cushioning and warm to the body's organs.

e)

All of the above are roles of fat in the body.

28.

If I am consuming fats that come from certain vegetables, seeds, or nuts, what type of fats am I consuming?

a)

Unsaturated Fats

b)

Water soluble fats

c)

Complete fats

d)

Saturated fats

e)

Incomplete fats

29.

If I am consuming animal products, what type of fat am I taking in?

a)

Incomplete

b)

Water soluble

c)

Saturated

d)

Unsaturated

e)

Incomplete

30.
What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
a)
Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
b)
Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
c)
Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
d)
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
31.
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
a)
purified water
b)
whole wheat bread
c)
ice cream
d)
broccoli
32.
Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?
a)
Because it's part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
b)
Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
c)
Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
d)
Because saturated fat is a  key component of animal bones
33.

Lecithin is present in-

a)

Eggs

b)

Oils

c)

Green Leafy vegetables

d)

Potato

34.

The shelf life of Unsaturated fats can be enhanced by ___________.

a)

Rancidity

b)

Hydrogenation

c)

Oxidation

d)

Emulsification

35.

TOAD SKIN can be corrected by the intake of-

a)

Linoleic acid

b)

Oleic acid

c)

Palmitic acid

d)

Proteic acid