Carbohydrate Metabolism

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What is the effect of trans fat on LDL and HDL cholesterol?

  • It lowers LDL and raises HDL
  • It raises both LDL and HDL
  • It lowers both LDL and HDL
  • It raises LDL and lowers HDL (correct)

What is the function of LDL lipoproteins?

  • To pick up cholesterol from cells
  • To synthesize hormones
  • To deliver cholesterol to cells (correct)
  • To provide energy reserves

What is the correlation between HDL levels and heart disease?

  • HDL levels have no correlation with heart disease
  • Low HDL levels are correlated with heart disease
  • High HDL levels are inversely correlated with heart disease (correct)
  • High HDL levels are strongly correlated with heart disease

What percentage of total calories should fat comprise to prevent fatty acid deficiency?

<p>3% of total calories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of linoleic acid deficiency?

<p>Dry scaly skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage of total calories that should come from fat?

<p>30% of total calories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of lipids in the body?

<p>To provide energy reserves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of HDL lipoproteins?

<p>To pick up cholesterol from cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of prostaglandin deficiency?

<p>Hand tremors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consume essential fatty acids?

<p>To prevent fatty acid deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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