Lipids Review

What is a nonessential nutrient?

• A) Nutrient that must be obtained from the diet

• D) Nutrient that is essential for muscle growth

• C) Nutrient that is only found in animal products

• B) Nutrient that the body can produce on its own

List 3 functions of lipids.

• A) Energy storage, insulation, and hormone production

• B) Muscle contraction, bone formation, and blood clotting

• C) Digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients

• D) Immune system support, cell structure, and enzyme production

Are saturated fats solid or liquid at room temperature?

• C) Gas

• B) Liquid

• D) Gel

• A) Solid

Name a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

• C) Salmon

• B) Avocado

• A) Olive oil

• D) Butter

What is the dietary recommendation for lipids?

• B) No more than 20% of total daily calories

• C) No more than 30% of total daily calories

• A) No more than 10% of total daily calories

• D) No more than 40% of total daily calories

Which of the following is a source of unsaturated fats?

• A) Butter

• B) Beef

• C) Olive oil

• D) Cheese

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

• A) Provide energy

• B) Aid in digestion

• C) Support immune function

• D) Promote muscle growth

Which of the following is a source of saturated fats?

• A) Olive oil

• B) Avocado

• C) Salmon

• D) Beef

What is the difference between essential and nonessential nutrients?

• A) Essential nutrients are only found in animal products, nonessential nutrients can be produced by the body

• B) Essential nutrients must be obtained from the diet, nonessential nutrients can be produced by the body

• C) Essential nutrients are necessary for muscle growth, nonessential nutrients support the immune system

• D) Essential nutrients provide energy, nonessential nutrients aid in digestion

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

• A) Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, unsaturated fats are liquid

• B) Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature, unsaturated fats are solid

• C) Saturated fats are found in animal products, unsaturated fats are found in plants

• D) Saturated fats are found in plants, unsaturated fats are found in animal products