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What is the main reason for the push to eliminate trans fats from our food system?
What is the main reason for the push to eliminate trans fats from our food system?
- Trans fats are beneficial for heart health.
- Trans fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. (correct)
- Trans fats help in the synthesis of cholesterol.
- Trans fats are the primary source of essential lipids.
Why are sterols considered lipids even though they have a different structure compared to triglycerides?
Why are sterols considered lipids even though they have a different structure compared to triglycerides?
- Sterols have a hydrophobic nature. (correct)
- Sterols are a rich source of energy.
- Sterols are only found in animal products.
- Sterols assist in muscle growth.
Which molecule is the most common animal-derived sterol in the body?
Which molecule is the most common animal-derived sterol in the body?
- Vitamin D
- Cholesterol (correct)
- Cortisol
- Phospholipids
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
Which hormone is NOT synthesized using cholesterol as a precursor?
Which hormone is NOT synthesized using cholesterol as a precursor?
What is a risk factor for fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies?
What is a risk factor for fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies?
What is a precursor for steroid hormones, bile salts, and vitamin-D?
What is a precursor for steroid hormones, bile salts, and vitamin-D?
What type of fatty acids can be used to synthesize endocannabinoids?
What type of fatty acids can be used to synthesize endocannabinoids?
What is a function of the cardiovascular system?
What is a function of the cardiovascular system?
What factor influences the contribution of lipids to our health?
What factor influences the contribution of lipids to our health?
What is the main dietary source of lipids?
What is the main dietary source of lipids?
Which lipoprotein mainly delivers cholesterol to body cells?
Which lipoprotein mainly delivers cholesterol to body cells?
What is a function of lipids in the body other than energy provision?
What is a function of lipids in the body other than energy provision?
High saturated fat intake is associated with increases in which type of lipoprotein?
High saturated fat intake is associated with increases in which type of lipoprotein?
Where do lipids require transporters in order to be carried?
Where do lipids require transporters in order to be carried?
What is the role of LDL in the body?
What is the role of LDL in the body?
What is the association between HDL levels and cardiovascular disease risk?
What is the association between HDL levels and cardiovascular disease risk?
What is the energy yield of lipids per gram?
What is the energy yield of lipids per gram?
What is the process by which fatty acids are broken down into acetyl CoA?
What is the process by which fatty acids are broken down into acetyl CoA?
What is the purpose of HDL in the bloodstream?
What is the purpose of HDL in the bloodstream?
