Chapters 5, 6, & 7 Flashcards
The best way to describe a fatty acid that has one point of saturation is:
monounsaturated
A point of unsaturation in a fatty acid is identified by the presence of a:
double bond
A fatty acid that has two double bonds lacks_____hydrogen units.
4
The position of the first double bond from the methyl end of a fatty acid is known as:
omega
A fat that is less likely to become rancid can also be described as:
saturated
The process of hydrogenation:
offers food products resistance to oxidative effects
Which of the following statements about lecithin is false?
Dietary supplements are required in order to obtain the required amount.
Of the following structures, which is not considered to be a lipid?
amine
An omega-6 fatty acid can be described as having the:
first double bond 6 carbons away from the methyl end
Fat remnants from chylomicrons are processed in the:
liver
The fatty acid that is necessary for the synthesis of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids is:
linolenic acid
A person who is looking to lower their dietary intake of cholesterol would focus on decreasing the consumption of:
steak
If a fat source is considered to represent discretionary kcalories, this would be interpreted as:
It provides sources of saturated fat in the diet and should be limited.
In order to decrease the amount of saturated fat intake in the diet one should encourage individuals to:
trim excess fat from cooked meats
Which of the following foods does not represent an invisible fat source?
butter
The use of olive oil helps to protect against heart disease by:
increasing LDL cholesterol
In order to assume maximum stability, protein shapes are organized such that:
hydrophobic groups are located away from water
The action of hydrochloric acid in the stomach on protein results in:
denaturation
The action of antidiuretic hormone in the body serves to regulate:
fluid & electrolyte
Extremes in acid-base balance in the body affect proteins by:
altering their shape and making them useless
A person who has been sick for one week with a viral infection and fever is most likely to experience:
negative nitrogen balance
Which amino acid is a precursor for vitamin B3 and serotonin?
tryptophan
The desalination process of protein results in:
production of ammonia
The highest digestibility of protein is found in:
animal sources
Which of the following is not considered to provide a high-quality protein even though it is from animal source?
gelatin
Legumes and grains in combination are effective complementary proteins because they:
balance each other’s strengths and weaknesses
Kwashiorkor is distinguished from marasmus in that:
it is associated with a loss of appetite
Elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with a(n):
Reduction in cardiac disease
How can protein’s effect on adult bone loss be characterized?
dependent on gender
The use of amino acids as dietary supplements is considered to be especially inappropriate for:
women of childbearing age
The congenital disease PKU occurs because of a missing:
amino acid
An individual who has kidney disease with respect to protein intake:
May need restrictions or limitations in order to prevent further renal complications.