Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they ____
a. transport newly absorbed lipids from intestinal cells to the rest of the body
b. carry cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the rest of the body
c. carry lipids around in the blood more than LDL
d. take excess cholesterol and phospholipids from the tissues and return them to the liver
e. take excess cholesterol and phospholipids to the tissues and away from the liver
d
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A) cancerous B) benign C) superficial D) malignant
What recommendation does the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make about
consumption of saturated fats? A) Eliminate all saturated fat from the diet. B) There is no need to monitor daily consumption of dietary fat. C) Less than 10% of total daily Calories should come from saturated fat. D) Strive for at least five servings daily of butter and other nutrient-rich saturated fats.
A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for the diagnosis of diabetes is called:
1.metabolic syndrome. 2.hypoglycemia. 3.prediabetes. 4.glycemic load.
The major storage form of fats in our body is: a. triglycerides, which are made up of fatty acids and glycerol. b. fatty acids, which are made up of trans fats and bile
c. cholesterol, which is stored in the blood. d. lecithin, which is stored in the liver. e. lipoproteins, which carry fatty acids in the blood.