Question 1

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are easily digested 
B) are resistant to spoilage 
C) form a stable starch gel 
D) are sweet tasting 
A) are easily digested 
B) are resistant to spoilage 
C) form a stable starch gel 
D) are sweet tasting

Question 2

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) alpha and beta 
D) gamma 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) alpha and beta 
D) gamma

Question 3

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The focus on low-glycemic load foods can aid in the control of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) weight change 
B) excessive thirst and urination 
C) blurred vision 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) weight change 
B) excessive thirst and urination 
C) blurred vision 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Another name for glucose is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sorbitol 
B) dextrose 
C) levulose 
D) maltose 
A) sorbitol 
B) dextrose 
C) levulose 
D) maltose

Question 7

After carbohydrates are absorbed from the intestine,which of the following organs receives the absorbed carbohydrates first?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidneys 
B) Liver 
C) Pancreas 
D) Brain 
A) Kidneys 
B) Liver 
C) Pancreas 
D) Brain

Question 8

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they ________.

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

The focus on low-glycemic load foods can aid in the control of diabetes.

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include ________.

Another name for glucose is ________.

After carbohydrates are absorbed from the intestine,which of the following organs receives the absorbed carbohydrates first?

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they ________.

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

The focus on low-glycemic load foods can aid in the control of diabetes.

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include ________.

Another name for glucose is ________.

After carbohydrates are absorbed from the intestine,which of the following organs receives the absorbed carbohydrates first?

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

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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