Which of the followings statements is true?
A. Trans fatty acids are naturally in many foods.
B. A saturated fatty acid has one double bond within its hydrocarbon chain.
C. The human body can convert simple carbohydrates into alpha-linolenic acid.
D. Certain fish, such as salmon, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Answer: D
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A triglyceride always contains 3
a. carbons. b. glycerols. c. fatty acids. d. double bonds.
Which of the following is a feature of the lymphatic system?
A. It removes waste materials from the blood and produces urine. B. It serves to transport water-soluble vitamins to the heart. C. It funnels nutrients to the liver via a one-way pump. D. It picks up and transports dietary lipids.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Ketogenic molecules cannot be transformed into ketone bodies. 2. Glucogenic amino acids, glycogen, and glycerol can enter into anaerobic glycolysis at specific pathways to produce pyruvate. 3. After the fat-soluble nutrients (vitamins A, D, E, K) have been absorbed through the small intestine, they can enter a metabolic pathway and be converted to energy or be stored as fat for later use.