Nutrition 2

What are fats primarily composed of?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Phosphorus

• Nitrogen

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Which of the following is NOT a form of dietary fat?

• Solid fats (e.g., butter)

• Liquid fats (e.g., oils)

• Cholesterol

• Glycogen

Fats are a type of what?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid

What is the primary role of fats in the human body?

• To store genetic information

• To serve as an important source of energy

• To facilitate water absorption

• To act as the primary structural component of cells

What are essential fatty acids needed for in the human body?

• To produce cell membranes and hormones

• To create immune cells exclusively

• To synthesize nucleic acids

• To act as neurotransmitters

What do foods containing fats provide in addition to energy?

• Water-soluble vitamins

• Fat-soluble vitamins

• Simple sugars

• Amino acids

What happens to the extra energy from food when a person consumes more than is needed?

• It is excreted as waste

• It is converted to muscle mass

• It is stored as fat

• It is immediately used for cellular processes

What is one of the functions of fat deposits in the human body?

• To produce enzymes for digestion

• To protect body organs and insulate the body

• To regulate the production of red blood cells

• To act as a primary source of hydration

Which nutrient delivers the most calories of energy per gram?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

What is the primary form in which fat is stored in the human body?

• Polypeptides

• Glycogen

• Triglycerides

• Monosaccharides