Question 1 1 out of 1 points The current AMDR acceptable macronutrient distribution range recommends that 20 to 35 of your daily calories should come from fat Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Response Feedback Most health professionals round this number to 30 AMDR s for carbs are usually rounded to 60 and for protein to 10 60 30 10 is easy to remember Question 2 1 out of 1 points Phospholipids like lecithin and sterols like cholesterol are made in your body you don t need to worry about consuming them Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Response Feedback Both of these lipids are important parts of your cell membranes Question 3 1 out of 1 points At least half of your calories should come from protein Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Response Feedback Most Americans consume more protein than needed which is about 1015 of calories THE AMDR for protein is based on age and weight Amino acids are recycled in the body so even though protein is vital you don t require large amounts of it Question 4 1 out of 1 points Complete protein is found in animal foods and soy and provides all of the essential amino acids Combinations of plant foods can also provide all of the essential amino acids making them complete protein too Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Question 5 1 out of 1 points The building blocks of protein are called amino acids Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Question 6 0 out of 0 points Reducing HDL cholesterol levels and increasing LDL cholesterol levels will reduce your risk for heart disease Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Answer Feedback Question 7 It s the other way around Reduce LDL and raise HDL levels to reduce heart disease risk Also limit saturated and trans fat and total cholesterol intake from food and increase antioxidant phytochemical rich fruits vegetables whole grains and nuts plant foods in general 0 out of 0 points You can eat as many fat free cookies as you want without gaining weight Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Response Feedback Fat free does NOT mean calorie free or even low calorie Question 8 0 out of 0 points Cholesterol is present in every food Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Answer Feedback It is found in animal foods that you consume only Plant foods don t contain it Remember that you consume cholesterol AND your body makes it s own cholesterol Question 9 0 out of 0 points Nonessential amino acids are not required for normal body processes only essential amino acids are Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer False Question 10 0 out of 0 points The two essential fatty acids that your body can t make are linoleic acid an omega 6 fatty acid and alpha linolenic acid an omega 3 fatty acid Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer True Response Feedback Fish is a particularly rich source of omega 3 fatty acids You can find both types in plant oils which most people easily consume on a regular basis Question 11 0 out of 0 points Consuming a high protein diet means you will have larger muscles Answer Selected Answer True Correct Answer False Question 12 0 out of 0 points Trans fatty acids formed during the hydrogenation of liquid oils which changes them to semi solid fats like margarine have no effect on health Answer Selected Answer False Correct Answer False Response Feedback They raise your blood cholesterol level Minimize intake of trans fatty acids by reading food labels Sunday September 22 2013 1 45 38 PM CDT