Question

1. Carlos' nutritionist recommended he eat 2,500 calories per day. How many of these calories should come from fat?

1. 400 to 800
2. 500 to 875
3. Less than 400
4. More than 900

2. Which problem, that occurs in the blood vessels, is the result of high levels of cholesterol?

1. Proteinuria
2. Retinal aplasia
3. Aplastic anemia
4. Atherosclerosis

3. All of the following are true, EXCEPT _____.

1. trans-fats can increase high-density lipoproteins
2. saturated fats do not have double bonds in their structure
3. triglycerides contain an alcohol called glycerol and three fatty acids
4. bad cholesterol is known as low-density lipoprotein

4. Fats are also called _____ and they are classified as _____ fats.

1. proteins, high density and low density
2. carbs, simple and complex
3. lipids, saturated and unsaturated
4. amino acids, complete and incomplete

5. Which of the following foods can lower bad cholesterol?

1. Milk and yogurt
2. Fast food fries
3. Meat and eggs
4. Nuts and avocados

Answer 1

Ans(1): option B is correct. (500 - 875). The dietary reference says that 20% to 35% (500-875 in case of 2500 calories) of total calories required should come from fat.

Ans(2): Option D is correct (Atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis is the name given to buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your artery walls in the form of plaque. This occurs due presence of high amount of cholesterol in the blood.

Ans(3): Option A is correct. Trans fats dont increase high density lipoproteins, however, they increase low density lipoproteins.

Ans(4): Option C is correct. Fats are also called lipids and they are classified as saturated and unsatuated fats.

Ans(5): option D is correct. Nuts and avocados have low and healthy cholesterol, hence they can lower the bad cholesterol.