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Nutrition Module 4 Portage Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What type of fat is considered heart-healthy and found in olive oil?✔✔ Monounsaturated fat
What is the main function of dietary fat in the body?✔✔ Provides energy and supports cell structure
What type of lipid makes up the majority of dietary fat?✔✔ Triglycerides
What are the building blocks of triglycerides?✔✔ Glycerol and fatty acids
What type of fat is solid at room temperature and often comes from animal sources?✔✔ Saturated fat 1 / 3
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What type of fat has one or more double bonds in its structure?✔✔ Unsaturated fat
What process turns liquid oils into solid fats by adding hydrogen?✔✔ Hydrogenation
What type of fat is formed through partial hydrogenation and is harmful to heart health?✔✔ Trans fat
What essential fatty acid is found in flaxseeds and walnuts?✔✔ Alpha-linolenic acid
What are the two essential fatty acids needed in the human diet?✔✔ Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
What substance is needed to emulsify fats during digestion?✔✔ Bile 2 / 3
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What organ produces bile for fat digestion?✔✔ Liver
Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?✔✔ Gallbladder
What enzyme breaks down fats in the small intestine?✔✔ Pancreatic lipase
What lipoprotein carries cholesterol from the liver to body cells?✔✔ Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
What lipoprotein removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream?✔✔ High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Which lipoprotein is commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol”?✔✔ Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
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