Question 1

Dietary fibers primarily are

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A)  polysaccharides. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  disaccharides. 
D)  monosaccharides. 
A)  polysaccharides. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  disaccharides. 
D)  monosaccharides. A

Question 2

The two forms of starch found in food are

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A)  amylose and amylopectin. 
B)  maltose and mannose. 
C)  glycogen and glucagon. 
D)  soluble and insoluble. 
A)  amylose and amylopectin. 
B)  maltose and mannose. 
C)  glycogen and glucagon. 
D)  soluble and insoluble. A

Question 3

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body.

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A)  energy 
B)  vitamins 
C)  structure 
D)  growth 
A)  energy 
B)  vitamins 
C)  structure 
D)  growth A

Question 4

Milk sugar is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  maltose 
B)  glucose 
C)  mannose 
D)  lactose 
A)  maltose 
B)  glucose 
C)  mannose 
D)  lactose

Question 5

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A)  Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines 
B)  Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet 
C)  Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour" 
D)  Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels 
A)  Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines 
B)  Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet 
C)  Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour" 
D)  Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels

Question 6

The major storage sites for glycogen are

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A)  muscles and liver. 
B)  kidney and muscles. 
C)  liver and kidney. 
D)  liver and pancreas. 
A)  muscles and liver. 
B)  kidney and muscles. 
C)  liver and kidney. 
D)  liver and pancreas.

Question 7

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

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A)  Insulin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Glucagon

Question 8

Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of their total calories from carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-25 
B)  25-50 
C)  45-65 
D)  60-75 
A)  10-25 
B)  25-50 
C)  45-65 
D)  60-75

Question 9

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer.

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A)  breast 
B)  colon 
C)  lung 
D)  prostate 
A)  breast 
B)  colon 
C)  lung 
D)  prostate

Question 10

Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals. 
B)  functional fiber. 
C)  dietary supplements. 
D)  amylopectin. 
A)  phytochemicals. 
B)  functional fiber. 
C)  dietary supplements. 
D)  amylopectin.

Question 11

Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

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A)  cause obesity. 
B)  promote tooth decay. 
C)  cause diabetes mellitus. 
D)  cause hyperactivity.
Learning Outcome: 04.06 State the RDA for carbohydrate and various guidelines for carbohydrate intake. 
A)  cause obesity. 
B)  promote tooth decay. 
C)  cause diabetes mellitus. 
D)  cause hyperactivity.
Learning Outcome: 04.06 State the RDA for carbohydrate and various guidelines for carbohydrate intake.

Question 12

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee 
B)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk 
C)  8 ounces orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee 
D)  1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter 
A)  Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee 
B)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk 
C)  8 ounces orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee 
D)  1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter

Question 13

Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble) fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lignin 
B)  Gums 
C)  Pectin 
D)  Mucilages 
A)  Lignin 
B)  Gums 
C)  Pectin 
D)  Mucilages

Question 14

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  100 
C)  130 
D)  250 
A)  75 
B)  100 
C)  130 
D)  250

Question 15

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  small servings of milk products. 
B)  hard cheeses. 
C)  yogurt containing active cultures. 
D)  milk shakes made with skim milk. 
A)  small servings of milk products. 
B)  hard cheeses. 
C)  yogurt containing active cultures. 
D)  milk shakes made with skim milk.

Question 16

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  insulin released from the pancreas. 
D)  glycogen stored in muscle. 
A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  insulin released from the pancreas. 
D)  glycogen stored in muscle.

Question 17

_______________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose

Question 18

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Accepted Answer

A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides. 
A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides.

Question 19

Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties.

Accepted Answer

A)  table sugar 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup 
C)  sucralose (Splenda) 
D)  honey 
A)  table sugar 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup 
C)  sucralose (Splenda) 
D)  honey

Question 20

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
A)  starch. 
B)  monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  polysaccharides.

Dietary fibers primarily are

The two forms of starch found in food are

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body.

Milk sugar is known as _______________.

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

The major storage sites for glycogen are

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of their total calories from carbohydrate.

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer.

Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble) fiber?

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

_______________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties.

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Dietary fibers primarily are

The two forms of starch found in food are

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body.

Milk sugar is known as _______________.

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

The major storage sites for glycogen are

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of their total calories from carbohydrate.

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer.

Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble) fiber?

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

_______________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties.

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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