Question 1

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egg yolk 
B)  Sweet potato 
C)  Grapefruit 
D)  Chicken liver 
A)  Egg yolk 
B)  Sweet potato 
C)  Grapefruit 
D)  Chicken liver B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sucrose is comprised of glucose and fructose. 
B)  Sucrose causes hyperactivity in children. 
C)  Sucrose is a direct source of energy for cells. 
D)  Sucrose supplies more energy, gram per gram, than starch. 
A)  Sucrose is comprised of glucose and fructose. 
B)  Sucrose causes hyperactivity in children. 
C)  Sucrose is a direct source of energy for cells. 
D)  Sucrose supplies more energy, gram per gram, than starch. A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insoluble fiber swells in water, which attracts cholesterol molecules to the fiber. 
B)  The human body stores soluble fiber in muscle tissue. 
C)  A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
D)  The human intestinal tract releases enzymes that breakdown dietary fiber into glucose molecules. 
A)  Insoluble fiber swells in water, which attracts cholesterol molecules to the fiber. 
B)  The human body stores soluble fiber in muscle tissue. 
C)  A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
D)  The human intestinal tract releases enzymes that breakdown dietary fiber into glucose molecules. C

Question 4

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-grain breads 
B)  Red seedless grapes 
C)  Baked potato chips 
D)  "Regular" sweetened soft drinks 
A)  Whole-grain breads 
B)  Red seedless grapes 
C)  Baked potato chips 
D)  "Regular" sweetened soft drinks

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neotame 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Neotame 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Amylase 
D)  Glucagon

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breads that are made with 100% wheat flour are rich sources of fiber. 
B)  People may reduce their risk of type 1 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods. 
C)  The typical American diet supplies recommended amounts of fiber. 
D)  Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber. 
A)  Breads that are made with 100% wheat flour are rich sources of fiber. 
B)  People may reduce their risk of type 1 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods. 
C)  The typical American diet supplies recommended amounts of fiber. 
D)  Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.

Question 7

Pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A)  digests starch in the small intestine. 
B)  converts glucose to energy in cells. 
C)  is secreted by the gallbladder. 
D)  contributes to metabolic syndrome. 
A)  digests starch in the small intestine. 
B)  converts glucose to energy in cells. 
C)  is secreted by the gallbladder. 
D)  contributes to metabolic syndrome.

Question 8

Jacob has a rare medical condition that prevents his body from storing glucose as glycogen. Every four hours, day and night, Jacob has to consume a source of glucose that's slowly digested and absorbed by the intestinal tract. Which of the following foods should Jacob mix with water to form his life-saving solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  sucralose 
B)  corn starch 
C)  cellulose 
D)  stevia extracts 
A)  sucralose 
B)  corn starch 
C)  cellulose 
D)  stevia extracts

Question 9

A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a simple chemical that consisted of a molecule of glucose bonded to another molecule of glucose. This ingredient was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose 
B)  maltose 
C)  lactose 
D)  oligogalactose 
A)  sucrose 
B)  maltose 
C)  lactose 
D)  oligogalactose

Question 10

Glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers blood glucose levels. 
B)  stimulates cells to store glucose as glycogen. 
C)  promotes the breakdown of glycogen. 
D)  helps glucose enter cells. 
A)  lowers blood glucose levels. 
B)  stimulates cells to store glucose as glycogen. 
C)  promotes the breakdown of glycogen. 
D)  helps glucose enter cells.

Question 11

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic syndrome. 
B)  diverticula. 
C)  constipation. 
D)  lactose intolerance. 
A)  metabolic syndrome. 
B)  diverticula. 
C)  constipation. 
D)  lactose intolerance.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rice 
B)  Hamburger 
C)  Strawberries 
D)  Butter 
A)  Rice 
B)  Hamburger 
C)  Strawberries 
D)  Butter

Question 13

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?

Accepted Answer

A)  Margarine 
B)  Citrus fruits 
C)  White bread 
D)  Eggs 
A)  Margarine 
B)  Citrus fruits 
C)  White bread 
D)  Eggs

Question 14

A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose 
B)  fiber 
C)  starch 
D)  sucrose 
A)  lactose 
B)  fiber 
C)  starch 
D)  sucrose

Question 15

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Accepted Answer

A)  milk. 
B)  liver. 
C)  sugar. 
D)  grapes. 
A)  milk. 
B)  liver. 
C)  sugar. 
D)  grapes.

Question 16

A source of sucrose is

Accepted Answer

A)  canned tuna. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  egg yolk. 
D)  sugar cane. 
A)  canned tuna. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  egg yolk. 
D)  sugar cane.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who drink sugar-sweetened soft drinks may gain body fat, especially if they don't reduce their intake of energy from solid foods. 
B)  Sugars and other digestible carbohydrates comprise over 80% of the average American's total energy intake. 
C)  A gram of sugar provides about twice the calories as a gram of starch. 
D)  Children who eat large amounts of sugary foods have a higher than average risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
A)  People who drink sugar-sweetened soft drinks may gain body fat, especially if they don't reduce their intake of energy from solid foods. 
B)  Sugars and other digestible carbohydrates comprise over 80% of the average American's total energy intake. 
C)  A gram of sugar provides about twice the calories as a gram of starch. 
D)  Children who eat large amounts of sugary foods have a higher than average risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 18

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
B)  Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. 
C)  Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D)  Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. 
A)  Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
B)  Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. 
C)  Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D)  Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.

Question 19

Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amy should avoid eating foods that contain carbohydrates. 
B)  Amy should avoid spreading the chronic disease to other people. 
C)  Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump. 
D)  Amy needs to lose weight and exercise more to reduce the negative effects that diabetes can have on her body. 
A)  Amy should avoid eating foods that contain carbohydrates. 
B)  Amy should avoid spreading the chronic disease to other people. 
C)  Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump. 
D)  Amy needs to lose weight and exercise more to reduce the negative effects that diabetes can have on her body.

Question 20

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a fasting blood sugar level of 80 mg/dl 
B)  Losing weight despite increased appetite 
C)  Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
D)  Having a fasting blood glucose level of 95 mg/dl 
A)  Having a fasting blood sugar level of 80 mg/dl 
B)  Losing weight despite increased appetite 
C)  Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
D)  Having a fasting blood glucose level of 95 mg/dl

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?

Which of the following statements is true?

Pancreatic amylase

A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a simple chemical that consisted of a molecule of glucose bonded to another molecule of glucose. This ingredient was _____.

Glucagon

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?

Lactose is the disaccharide in

A source of sucrose is

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?

Which of the following statements is true?

Pancreatic amylase

A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a simple chemical that consisted of a molecule of glucose bonded to another molecule of glucose. This ingredient was _____.

Glucagon

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?

Lactose is the disaccharide in

A source of sucrose is

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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