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Portage Learning: Nutrition Module 6
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What organ produces bile to aid in fat digestion?✔✔ Liver
What is the primary function of bile in the digestive process?✔✔ Emulsify fats
What is the name of the storage site for bile?✔✔ Gallbladder
What digestive enzyme is secreted by the pancreas to break down fats?✔✔ Lipase
What hormone signals the gallbladder to release bile after a fatty meal?✔✔ Cholecystokinin (CCK)
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What is the term for the smallest unit of a fat molecule absorbed by the body?✔✔ Fatty acid
What type of lipid is the most common in the human diet?✔✔ Triglycerides
What type of fatty acid has no double bonds?✔✔ Saturated fatty acid
What type of fat is typically solid at room temperature?✔✔ Saturated fat
What type of fat is found in olive oil and is considered heart-healthy?✔✔ Monounsaturated fat
What type of fat is found in fatty fish like salmon and helps reduce inflammation?✔✔ Omega-3 fatty acid
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What is the term for the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fats?✔✔ Hydrogenation
What type of fat is produced during partial hydrogenation?✔✔ Trans fat
What type of lipoprotein helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream?✔✔ HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
What type of lipoprotein is considered “bad cholesterol”?✔✔ LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
What condition can result from excessive intake of saturated and trans fats?✔✔ Atherosclerosis
What essential nutrient group includes fats, oils, and cholesterol?✔✔ Lipids
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