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The main dietary factor associated with elevated blood cholesterol is

Triglycerides consist of

Which of the following statements about trans fatty acids is true?

Which of the following statements about trans fatty acids is true?

The best way to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is to

Which of the following is not characteristic of an atherogenic diet?

The major storage form of fats in our body is in the form of

Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

Fat stored in the body is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves

Which of the following describes a fatty acid that has one double bond?

What type of fatty acid is found in high amounts in olive oil?

Which of the following is a factor that determines the hardness of a fat at a given temperature?

A major cause of rancidity of lipids in foods is exposure to

Oil that is partially hydrogenated sometimes changes one or more of its double bond configurations from

What type of compound is lecithin?

Which of the following cannot be found in plants?

What lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol back to the liver from the periphery?

An important function of fat in the body is to

Which of the following lipids is an essential nutrient?