Question 1

_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty acids 
B)  Ketones 
C)  Monosaccharides 
D)  Polysaccharides 
A)  Fatty acids 
B)  Ketones 
C)  Monosaccharides 
D)  Polysaccharides

Question 2

When insulin is released, it causes

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood. 
B)  muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake. 
C)  fat breakdown and release from fat tissue. 
D)  the liver to make glycogen from protein. 
A)  the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood. 
B)  muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake. 
C)  fat breakdown and release from fat tissue. 
D)  the liver to make glycogen from protein.

Question 3

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Grains 
D)  Sugar cane 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Grains 
D)  Sugar cane

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Glucagon

Question 5

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amylose 
B)  fiber 
C)  glycogen 
D)  starch 
A)  amylose 
B)  fiber 
C)  glycogen 
D)  starch

Question 6

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salivary amylase 
B)  Bicarbonate 
C)  Pancreatic proteases 
D)  Pancreatic amylase 
A)  Salivary amylase 
B)  Bicarbonate 
C)  Pancreatic proteases 
D)  Pancreatic amylase

Question 7

Major fructose sources include

Accepted Answer

A)  milk and cheese. 
B)  fruits and high fructose corn syrup. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  nuts and seeds.
Learning Outcome: 04.03 Describe food sources of carbohydrates and list some alternative sweeteners. 
A)  milk and cheese. 
B)  fruits and high fructose corn syrup. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  nuts and seeds.
Learning Outcome: 04.03 Describe food sources of carbohydrates and list some alternative sweeteners.

Question 8

All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

Accepted Answer

A)  arises most commonly in adulthood. 
B)  caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin. 
C)  often associated with obesity. 
D)  the least common form of diabetes. 
A)  arises most commonly in adulthood. 
B)  caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin. 
C)  often associated with obesity. 
D)  the least common form of diabetes.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monosaccharides can enter the villi. 
B)  End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
C)  Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
D)  Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes attached to intestinal cells. 
A)  Monosaccharides can enter the villi. 
B)  End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
C)  Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
D)  Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes attached to intestinal cells.

Question 10

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive 
B)  facilitated 
C)  active 
D)  participatory 
A)  passive 
B)  facilitated 
C)  active 
D)  participatory

Question 11

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose 
B)  fructose 
C)  dextrose 
D)  galactose 
A)  lactose 
B)  fructose 
C)  dextrose 
D)  galactose

Question 12

_______________ is the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Dental cavities 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Heart disease 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Dental cavities 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Heart disease

Question 13

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Accepted Answer

A)  lose body fat. 
B)  eat regular meals. 
C)  maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D)  avoid sugar. 
A)  lose body fat. 
B)  eat regular meals. 
C)  maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D)  avoid sugar.

Question 14

The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is ______ in complex carbohydrates and ______ in simple carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  moderate; high 
D)  low; moderate 
A)  low; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  moderate; high 
D)  low; moderate

Question 15

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose and glucose form sucrose. 
B)  Glucose and fructose form lactose. 
C)  Glucose and galactose form lactose. 
D)  Glucose and galactose form maltose. 
A)  Glucose and glucose form sucrose. 
B)  Glucose and fructose form lactose. 
C)  Glucose and galactose form lactose. 
D)  Glucose and galactose form maltose.

Question 16

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Fruits 
D)  Protein 
E)  Dairy 
A)  Grains 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Fruits 
D)  Protein 
E)  Dairy

Question 17

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Accepted Answer

A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis. 
A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis.

Question 18

Match the following with the descriptions below

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
B)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
C)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
D)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
A)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
B)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
C)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
D)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.

Question 20

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

Accepted Answer

A)  corn flakes, rice, bread, and noodles 
B)  peas, broccoli, oatmeal, dry beans and other legumes 
C)  cream pies, French fries, and fat-free milk 
D)  table sugar, honey, jam, jelly, fruit, and plain baked potatoes 
A)  corn flakes, rice, bread, and noodles 
B)  peas, broccoli, oatmeal, dry beans and other legumes 
C)  cream pies, French fries, and fat-free milk 
D)  table sugar, honey, jam, jelly, fruit, and plain baked potatoes

_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.

When insulin is released, it causes

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________.

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

Major fructose sources include

All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

_______________ is the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake.

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is in complex carbohydrates and in simple carbohydrates.

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Match the following with the descriptions below

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

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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

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.

When insulin is released, it causes

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________.

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

Major fructose sources include

All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

_______________ is the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake.

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is ______ in complex carbohydrates and ______ in simple carbohydrates.

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Match the following with the descriptions below

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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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The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is in complex carbohydrates and in simple carbohydrates.