Take this quiz to examine how much you already know about lipids. If you cannot answer a question, pay extra attention to that topic as you study this chapter.

  1. The words lipid and fat have the same meaning.

  2. Following a fat-free diet is a healthy strategy for losing weight.

  3. The fat that is stored around the body’s organs acts like a shock absorber.

  4. During digestion, fats are broken down into fatty acids and chylomicrons.

  5. Atherosclerosis is a preventable disease.

  6. Inactivity affects body weight, but has little to do with heart health issues.

  7. Fish are a good source of dietary fats.

  8. The Dietary Guidelines recommends that saturated fats account for less than 10 percent of your total daily calories.