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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?

3% of total calories (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of linoleic acid deficiency?

Dry scaly skin (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

30% of total calories (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of lipids in the body?

To provide energy reserves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of HDL lipoproteins?

To pick up cholesterol from cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of prostaglandin deficiency?

Hand tremors (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consume essential fatty acids?

To prevent fatty acid deficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

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