Question 2: A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is flaxseeds.
Question 3: In the body, certain lipids help maintain cell membranes.
Question 4: High-density lipoproteins carry more cholesterol than low-density lipoproteins. False. (HDL carries cholesterol away from tissues, while LDL carries more cholesterol and deposits it in arteries.)
Question 5: If Sarah consumes 2000 kcal/day, she should limit her saturated fat intake to fewer than 200 kcal/day (which is less than 10% of total daily calories).
Question 6: Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Question 7: The substance that carries cholesterol away from tissues is HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Question 8: To reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), Bill should become more physically active.
Question 9: Albert should have a lipoprotein profile performed on a sample of his blood to assess his cardiovascular risk.
Question 10: According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), fat should comprise 20 to 35% of Chase's total energy intake each day.
Question 11: Lactose is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.
Question 12: In the human intestinal tract, potato starch is broken down into glucose molecules that can be absorbed.
Question 13: Maltose is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.
Question 14: Fructose is a simple sugar.
Question 15: Starch is a complex carbohydrate.
Question 16: Ounce per ounce, sugar provides more energy than starch. False. (Both provide 4 kcal per gram.)
Question 17: Anna’s blood glucose level is normal at 88 mg/dl, so she should do nothing to intervene.
Question 18: Caden probably has lactose intolerance (since he can tolerate yogurt and cheese, which have less lactose).
Question 19: The sucrose in Laura's doughnut is digested into glucose and fructose molecules.
Question 20: Glycogen is the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
Question 21: A very low-carb diet causes the body to form more ketone bodies than normal.
Question 22: Glucose is the primary fuel for active muscles.
Question 23: Losing excess body fat can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Question 24: Franklin should replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea to limit his added sugar intake.
Question 25: Glycogen is composed of glucose molecules.
