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Pete - Bio Nutrition Case Study
Biology (BIOL 103-701)
Cayuga Community College
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CQ#1: How much
cholesterol was in Pete’s
dinner?
A. 25 milligrams B. 50 milligrams C. 6 grams D. 13 grams
CQ#2: What percent of
your average daily food
intake is fresh fruits and/
or vegetables?
A. 0%
B. 10%
C. 25 %
D. 50% or greater
CQ#3: What percentage of
your average daily food
intake is lipids?
A. 0%
B. 10%
C. 25 %
D. 50% or greater
CQ#4: Pete normally consumes ~ 2000 calories per day. What % of his total daily caloric intake is coming from the two Hot Pockets? What % of his total daily calories is coming from the fat in his two Hot Pockets? A. ~ 30%; 5%
D. Vegetable oils are unsaturated fatty acids that pack together very efficiently and therefore have a low melting point.
CQ#6: Which of these best
describes the term
phospholipid?
A. A polar lipid molecule that fully interacts with water.
B. A nonpolar lipid molecule that is made amphipathic by the addition of a phosphate.
C. A nonpolar lipid molecule that is made polar by the addition of a phosphate.
E. A polar lipid molecule that fully repels water.
Pete was beginning to understand a little bit about cholesterol and fats. But he still didn’t understand: why were they so unhealthy? And if they are unhealthy, why do we even need cholesterol and fat?
Develop an answer. What would you tell Pete? Cholesterol and fats are not necessarily unhealthy. Having them in moderation is good for the body. Cholesterol is a lipid that is a good energy producer. When consuming fats, you want to lean more towards unsaturated fats as they are healthier for the body.
Pete learned that your body needs some cholesterol. In addition to
levels in your blood help keep you healthy by preventing heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, maybe eating foods that are low in cholesterol may ultimately be able to lower your risk for these diseases.
But what would a normal blood cholesterol level be? 170mg or less
CQ#7: Review Pete’s lipid profile results below. What should Pete know? A. Pete has acceptable cholesterol levels.
B. Pete has borderline high cholesterol and high LDL levels; however the fact that his HDL is elevated is a benefit to him. C. Pete has high cholesterol and HDL levels yet the fact that his LDL is elevated is a benefit to him.
CQ#8: Trans fats _____
A. Are essential.
B. Are antioxidants.
C. Have trans double bonds.
D. Are present in all foods.
E. Are in transition from unsaturated to saturated fats.
CQ#9: Trans fats are
formed when:
A. Liquid fat is chemically changed to solid fat.
B. Less than 1g per serving
C. Less than 0 per serving
D. 0g per serving
Pete - Bio Nutrition Case Study
Course: Biology (BIOL 103-701)
University: Cayuga Community College
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