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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of linoleic acid deficiency?

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

    What is a function of lipids in the body?

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

    What is the role of HDL lipoproteins?

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

    What is a symptom of prostaglandin deficiency?

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

    Why is it essential to consume essential fatty acids?

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

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