Question 1

The energy found within carbohydrates comes, ultimately, from the sun. Describe the basic process of photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

During photosynthesis, plants capture th

Question 2

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fiber 
B)  soluble fiber 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  functional fiber 
E)  total fiber 
A)  insoluble fiber 
B)  soluble fiber 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  functional fiber 
E)  total fiber

Question 3

Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soluble fiber may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
B)  High-fiber foods promote satiety. 
C)  High-fiber foods reduce the risk of obesity. 
D)  Soluble fiber slows the increase in blood glucose following carbohydrate ingestion. 
E)  All of these are correct 
A)  Soluble fiber may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
B)  High-fiber foods promote satiety. 
C)  High-fiber foods reduce the risk of obesity. 
D)  Soluble fiber slows the increase in blood glucose following carbohydrate ingestion. 
E)  All of these are correct

Question 4

Plants store glucose as:

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  cellulose. 
E)  chemical energy. 
A)  starch. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  cellulose. 
E)  chemical energy.

Question 5

Fiber is healthful in part because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  softens stool. 
B)  helps maintain regular bowel movements. 
C)  reduces the risk of hemorrhoids. 
D)  reduces the risk of diverticular disease. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  softens stool. 
B)  helps maintain regular bowel movements. 
C)  reduces the risk of hemorrhoids. 
D)  reduces the risk of diverticular disease. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole wheat bread, 1 slice 
B)  tortilla, 6 inches in diameter 
C)  whole wheat spaghetti, ½ cup 
D)  brown rice, ½ cup 
E)  granola cereal (low fat), ½ cup 
A)  whole wheat bread, 1 slice 
B)  tortilla, 6 inches in diameter 
C)  whole wheat spaghetti, ½ cup 
D)  brown rice, ½ cup 
E)  granola cereal (low fat), ½ cup

Question 7

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Accepted Answer

A)  cashews, ¼ cup 
B)  black beans; ½ cup 
C)  almonds, ¼ cup 
D)  peanuts, ¼ cup 
E)  peanut butter, 2 tbsp 
A)  cashews, ¼ cup 
B)  black beans; ½ cup 
C)  almonds, ¼ cup 
D)  peanuts, ¼ cup 
E)  peanut butter, 2 tbsp

Question 8

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fiber 
B)  soluble fiber 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  functional fiber 
E)  total fiber 
A)  insoluble fiber 
B)  soluble fiber 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  functional fiber 
E)  total fiber

Question 9

The term "dietary fiber" is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of fiber that dissolves in water to form a viscous gel. 
B)  a nondigestible carbohydrate that is present naturally in intact plant foods. 
C)  a nondigestible carbohydrate that has been added to a food product. 
D)  a type of fiber that is readily fermented by bacteria in the colon. 
E)  the sum of the food's dietary fiber and its functional fiber. 
A)  a type of fiber that dissolves in water to form a viscous gel. 
B)  a nondigestible carbohydrate that is present naturally in intact plant foods. 
C)  a nondigestible carbohydrate that has been added to a food product. 
D)  a type of fiber that is readily fermented by bacteria in the colon. 
E)  the sum of the food's dietary fiber and its functional fiber.

Question 10

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet, how many grams (g) of carbohydrates are recommended according to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?

Accepted Answer

A)  225-325 g/day 
B)  281-406 g/day 
C)  300-400 g/day 
D)  1,000 g/day 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  225-325 g/day 
B)  281-406 g/day 
C)  300-400 g/day 
D)  1,000 g/day 
E)  None of these is correct.

Question 11

Which of the following are disaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and sucrose 
B)  maltose and lactose 
C)  fructose and maltose 
D)  lactose and galactose 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  glucose and sucrose 
B)  maltose and lactose 
C)  fructose and maltose 
D)  lactose and galactose 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase continues to break down starch, converting it to:

Accepted Answer

A)  maltose and oligosaccharides. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
E)  salivary amylase. 
A)  maltose and oligosaccharides. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
E)  salivary amylase.

Question 13

A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  diverticular disease. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  ulcers. 
E)  celiac disease. 
A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  diverticular disease. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  ulcers. 
E)  celiac disease.

Question 14

Which of the following vegetables has the highest fiber content in grams?

Accepted Answer

A)  acorn squash, ½ cup 
B)  baked potato (with skin); 1 small 
C)  broccoli, ½ cup 
D)  carrots, ½ cup 
E)  corn, ½ cup 
A)  acorn squash, ½ cup 
B)  baked potato (with skin); 1 small 
C)  broccoli, ½ cup 
D)  carrots, ½ cup 
E)  corn, ½ cup

Question 15

List three or more words that represent the term whole grain that can be found in the ingredients section of the nutrition label.

Accepted Answer

Possible answers will include any of the

Question 16

Enriched grains are cereal grains that:

Accepted Answer

A)  lost nutrients during processing but have vitamins and minerals added back in. 
B)  lost nutrients during processing and do not have vitamins and minerals added back in. 
C)  gained nutrients during processing. 
D)  gained the starchy portion of the grain seed back during refinement. 
E)  are void of any minerals because of the milling process. 
A)  lost nutrients during processing but have vitamins and minerals added back in. 
B)  lost nutrients during processing and do not have vitamins and minerals added back in. 
C)  gained nutrients during processing. 
D)  gained the starchy portion of the grain seed back during refinement. 
E)  are void of any minerals because of the milling process.

Question 17

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
B)  Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units. 
C)  Carbohydrates serve as building blocks for muscle. 
D)  Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet. 
E)  Adequate carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy. 
A)  Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
B)  Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units. 
C)  Carbohydrates serve as building blocks for muscle. 
D)  Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet. 
E)  Adequate carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy.

Question 18

Aspartame:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a low sweetness relative to sucrose. 
B)  has a trade name of Splenda. 
C)  is composed of two amino acids. 
D)  is widely used in sugar-free soft drinks. 
E)  is commonly used in baked goods. 
A)  has a low sweetness relative to sucrose. 
B)  has a trade name of Splenda. 
C)  is composed of two amino acids. 
D)  is widely used in sugar-free soft drinks. 
E)  is commonly used in baked goods.

Question 19

Explain how blood glucose in normally regulated.

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose is normally regulated thro

Question 20

Glucagon increases blood glucose by promoting:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen synthesis by the liver. 
B)  glycogen synthesis by the muscles. 
C)  glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the liver. 
D)  glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the muscles. 
E)  glucose synthesis by the liver and muscles. 
A)  glycogen synthesis by the liver. 
B)  glycogen synthesis by the muscles. 
C)  glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the liver. 
D)  glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the muscles. 
E)  glucose synthesis by the liver and muscles.

The energy found within carbohydrates comes, ultimately, from the sun. Describe the basic process of photosynthesis.

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber?

Plants store glucose as:

Fiber is healthful in part because it:

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

The term "dietary fiber" is defined as:

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet, how many grams (g) of carbohydrates are recommended according to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?

Which of the following are disaccharides?

In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase continues to break down starch, converting it to:

A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of:

Which of the following vegetables has the highest fiber content in grams?

List three or more words that represent the term whole grain that can be found in the ingredients section of the nutrition label.

Enriched grains are cereal grains that:

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Aspartame:

Explain how blood glucose in normally regulated.

Glucagon increases blood glucose by promoting:

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The energy found within carbohydrates comes, ultimately, from the sun. Describe the basic process of photosynthesis.

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber?

Plants store glucose as:

Fiber is healthful in part because it:

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

The term "dietary fiber" is defined as:

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet, how many grams (g) of carbohydrates are recommended according to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?

Which of the following are disaccharides?

In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase continues to break down starch, converting it to:

A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of:

Which of the following vegetables has the highest fiber content in grams?

List three or more words that represent the term whole grain that can be found in the ingredients section of the nutrition label.

Enriched grains are cereal grains that:

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Aspartame:

Explain how blood glucose in normally regulated.

Glucagon increases blood glucose by promoting:

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Trace Minerals

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