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QUIZ Ch.5

1)Reginas grandmother is teaching her how to make mayonnaise. She explains that mayonnaise is made using oil, salt, vinegar (or lemon juice), and egg yolks. Lecithin in the egg yolks acts as an emulsifier. What is an emulsifier?

1. 1. An emulsifier suspends fat in water.
   2. An emulsifier makes foods smooth.
   3. An emulsifier reduces acidity of a food.
   4. An emulsifier bleaches foods white
2. Trans fatty acids occur naturally in some foods and are added to other manufactured

foods. All of the statements about trans fats are true EXCEPT

2. 1. Trans fats increase overall inflammation in the body.
   2. Partial hydrogenation of fat creates a semi-solid product known as a trans fat.
   3. A trans fat-free food will never have partially hydrogenated oil listed in its ingredient list.
   4. Trans fats increase the risk for heart disease.
3. Regina’s dad and grandfather have both had heart attacks and she is concerned about her own heart health. In addition to increasing her fruit and vegetable intake, Regina is considering taking antioxidant supplements to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. What does the American Heart Association recommend regarding the use of antioxidant supplements such as vitamin E to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk?
   1. People at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease should take a generic

multivitamin and one baby aspirin per day to protect against risk for sudden cardiac death.

1. 2. People at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease should not take antioxidant

supplements; vitamin E provides no overall benefit for major cardiovascular events.

1. 3. People at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease should take a supplement containing 400 IU of vitamin E.
   4. People at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease should take 15 milligrams of

supplemental vitamin E per day.

4. Which of the following breakfasts has the highest fat content?
   1. 3 pancakes, 6 tbsp. syrup, 1 cup skim milk
   2. 2 cups cornflakes, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 grapefruit
   3. 1 granola bar, 1 orange, 1 cup low-fat milk
   4. 2 slices whole wheat toast, 2 tbsp. jelly, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup skim milk