Martha wants to follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for saturated fat intake. She currently consumes a diet that supplies 2400 kcal per day. To meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, she should limit her saturated fat intake to less than 10% of total kcals or ____ grams per day.

After being absorbed and processed by the liver, lipids enter the ________.

Amy loves to cook, but she’s concerned about the effects that certain dietary lipids may have on her health. She wants to prepare foods with fats and oils that are naturally low in trans fats and saturated fatty acids, and high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Based on this information, which of the following foods should she select?

Most trans fatty acids are developed through the process of taking an oil and making it saturated through the process of _______.

A scientist has found an organic compound in food that has 22 carbons bonded together, forming a chain. All of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected to each other by single bonds with no points on unsaturation. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid.

Kenyetta thinks she may have colorectal cancer. She has an increased risk of developing it due to her family history and not eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables. In addition to these factors, she is concerned because she often has _______ which can also be related to colorectal cancer.

Which substance carries cholesterol away from tissues through the blood to the liver, where it is removed from the body?

Every amino acid has _____ in the chemical structure which contributes to waste in the body.

Oscar often eats a large meal about an hour before he goes to sleep for the night. Based on this information, he is at risk for developing_______.

What is the primary source of energy for your cells?