Question 1

Of the total day's energy intake,most dietary guidelines recommend that carbohydrates provide _____________ of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15% 
B) 20-35% 
C) 45-65% 
D) 70-75% 
A) 10-15% 
B) 20-35% 
C) 45-65% 
D) 70-75% C

Question 2

The AI for fiber for women is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 g/day 
B) 25 g/day 
C) 38 g/day 
D) 45 g/day 
A) 15 g/day 
B) 25 g/day 
C) 38 g/day 
D) 45 g/day B

Question 3

Raffinose and stachyose are indigestible oligosaccharides found in foods such as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) milk and dairy products 
B) cereals and grains 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) beans and other legumes 
A) milk and dairy products 
B) cereals and grains 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) beans and other legumes D

Question 4

What is stevia?

Accepted Answer

A) A naturally-derived sweetener from a plant 
B) A sugar alcohol 
C) A polysaccharide 
D) A naturally-derived sweetener from a fruit 
A) A naturally-derived sweetener from a plant 
B) A sugar alcohol 
C) A polysaccharide 
D) A naturally-derived sweetener from a fruit

Question 5

Which of the following organs is the first to respond to a rise in blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Heart 
B) Liver 
C) Gallbladder 
D) Pancreas 
A) Heart 
B) Liver 
C) Gallbladder 
D) Pancreas

Question 6

A trade name for aspartame is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Naturlose 
B) Equal 
C) Splenda 
D) Sunette 
A) Naturlose 
B) Equal 
C) Splenda 
D) Sunette

Question 7

When increasing fiber intake,always ________.

Accepted Answer

A) take a fiber supplement 
B) increase fluids 
C) use simple carbohydrates 
D) increase protein intake also 
A) take a fiber supplement 
B) increase fluids 
C) use simple carbohydrates 
D) increase protein intake also

Question 8

Dietary sugars and starches are called "protein sparing," which means ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sugars and starches can substitute for dietary protein when it comes to body protein synthesis 
B) dietary protein can be used for protein synthesis and other vital processes,rather than being used as a source of energy 
C) sugars and starches are converted to fat,and then converted to glucose for use as blood sugar 
D) sugars and starches are converted by the liver to ketone bodies 
A) sugars and starches can substitute for dietary protein when it comes to body protein synthesis 
B) dietary protein can be used for protein synthesis and other vital processes,rather than being used as a source of energy 
C) sugars and starches are converted to fat,and then converted to glucose for use as blood sugar 
D) sugars and starches are converted by the liver to ketone bodies

Question 9

Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the most dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney bean salad,turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread,fresh apple,milk 
B) Ham sandwich on white bread,potato chips,iced tea 
C) Roast beef,mashed potatoes,coffee with sugar 
D) Cheeseburger (white bun,lettuce,mustard,catsup,slice of tomato,3 oz ground beef,processed cheese slice),french fries,soft drink 
A) Kidney bean salad,turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread,fresh apple,milk 
B) Ham sandwich on white bread,potato chips,iced tea 
C) Roast beef,mashed potatoes,coffee with sugar 
D) Cheeseburger (white bun,lettuce,mustard,catsup,slice of tomato,3 oz ground beef,processed cheese slice),french fries,soft drink

Question 10

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14 g/1000 kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A person diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)should avoid products containing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) saccharin 
B) aspartame 
C) lactose 
D) sucrose 
A) saccharin 
B) aspartame 
C) lactose 
D) sucrose

Question 12

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased mineral absorption due to chemical binding by the fiber 
B) blockage of the intestinal tract 
C) decreased appetite in some individuals 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) decreased mineral absorption due to chemical binding by the fiber 
B) blockage of the intestinal tract 
C) decreased appetite in some individuals 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 13

The glycemic index is a ratio of the blood glucose response of a given food compared with a standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Glucose,galactose,and fructose ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are disaccharides 
B) are soluble fibers 
C) are monosaccharides 
D) are polysaccharides 
A) are disaccharides 
B) are soluble fibers 
C) are monosaccharides 
D) are polysaccharides

Question 16

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A) bananas 
B) apple 
C) baked potato 
D) white bread 
A) bananas 
B) apple 
C) baked potato 
D) white bread

Question 17

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Normal blood glucose levels range between ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 40 and 70 mg/dL 
B) 70 and 100 mg/dL 
C) 125 and 140 mg per 100 ml 
D) 200 and 300 mg/dL 
A) 40 and 70 mg/dL 
B) 70 and 100 mg/dL 
C) 125 and 140 mg per 100 ml 
D) 200 and 300 mg/dL

Question 19

Changes in blood glucose levels will typically result in the following scenario:

Accepted Answer

A) Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of insulin. 
B) Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of glucagon. 
C) Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of glycogen. 
D) Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of epinephrine. 
A) Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of insulin. 
B) Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of glucagon. 
C) Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of glycogen. 
D) Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of epinephrine.

Question 20

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Of the total day's energy intake,most dietary guidelines recommend that carbohydrates provide _____________ of energy.

The AI for fiber for women is ________.

Raffinose and stachyose are indigestible oligosaccharides found in foods such as ________.

What is stevia?

Which of the following organs is the first to respond to a rise in blood glucose levels?

A trade name for aspartame is ________.

When increasing fiber intake,always ________.

Dietary sugars and starches are called "protein sparing," which means ________.

Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the most dietary fiber?

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14 g/1000 kcal.

A person diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)should avoid products containing ________.

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as ________.

The glycemic index is a ratio of the blood glucose response of a given food compared with a standard.

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Glucose,galactose,and fructose ________.

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

Normal blood glucose levels range between ________.

Changes in blood glucose levels will typically result in the following scenario:

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

Of the total day's energy intake,most dietary guidelines recommend that carbohydrates provide _____________ of energy.

The AI for fiber for women is ________.

Raffinose and stachyose are indigestible oligosaccharides found in foods such as ________.

What is stevia?

Which of the following organs is the first to respond to a rise in blood glucose levels?

A trade name for aspartame is ________.

When increasing fiber intake,always ________.

Dietary sugars and starches are called "protein sparing," which means ________.

Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the most dietary fiber?

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14 g/1000 kcal.

A person diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)should avoid products containing ________.

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as ________.

The glycemic index is a ratio of the blood glucose response of a given food compared with a standard.

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Glucose,galactose,and fructose ________.

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

Normal blood glucose levels range between ________.

Changes in blood glucose levels will typically result in the following scenario:

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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