Question 1

Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Galactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose

Question 2

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Hexose 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Lactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Hexose 
D)  Sucrose

Question 3

Mike likes to drink a commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high-fructose corn syrup, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are

Accepted Answer

A)  2% milk and and high-fructose corn syrup. 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup and saccharin. 
C)  2% milk, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. 
D)  high-fructose corn syrup and water. 
A)  2% milk and and high-fructose corn syrup. 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup and saccharin. 
C)  2% milk, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. 
D)  high-fructose corn syrup and water.

Question 4

If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corn 
B)  Eggs 
C)  Green beans 
D)  Fat-free milk 
A)  Corn 
B)  Eggs 
C)  Green beans 
D)  Fat-free milk

Question 5

Mark has type 2 diabetes. After testing Mark's blood, his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK, but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark's HbA1c is 8.5. 
B)  Mark's blood pressure is too low. 
C)  Mark is losing weight rapidly. 
D)  Mark's fasting HDL cholesterol level is high. 
A)  Mark's HbA1c is 8.5. 
B)  Mark's blood pressure is too low. 
C)  Mark is losing weight rapidly. 
D)  Mark's fasting HDL cholesterol level is high.

Question 6

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooked spaghetti 
B)  Banana 
C)  Baked potato 
D)  Peanuts 
A)  Cooked spaghetti 
B)  Banana 
C)  Baked potato 
D)  Peanuts

Question 7

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lean beef 
B)  American cheese 
C)  Whole milk 
D)  Cooked oatmeal 
A)  Lean beef 
B)  American cheese 
C)  Whole milk 
D)  Cooked oatmeal

Question 8

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Sucralose 
A)  Galactose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Sucralose

Question 9

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  binds simple sugars so they can be eliminated by the intestinal tract. 
B)  helps glucose enter cells. 
C)  signals cells to break down glycogen. 
D)  is released by the pancreas during fasting periods, such as between meals. 
A)  binds simple sugars so they can be eliminated by the intestinal tract. 
B)  helps glucose enter cells. 
C)  signals cells to break down glycogen. 
D)  is released by the pancreas during fasting periods, such as between meals.

Question 10

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cream cheese 
B)  Cottage cheese 
C)  Fat-free milk 
D)  Soy milk 
A)  Cream cheese 
B)  Cottage cheese 
C)  Fat-free milk 
D)  Soy milk

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. 
B)  The human digestive tract makes enzymes that digest fiber into glucose molecules. 
C)  Scientists classify a form of fiber according to whether it dissolves or swells in oil. 
D)  Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough, overcooked meat. 
A)  Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. 
B)  The human digestive tract makes enzymes that digest fiber into glucose molecules. 
C)  Scientists classify a form of fiber according to whether it dissolves or swells in oil. 
D)  Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough, overcooked meat.

Question 12

The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)

Accepted Answer

A)  polysaccharide 
B)  monosaccharide. 
C)  disaccharide. 
D)  oligosaccharide. 
A)  polysaccharide 
B)  monosaccharide. 
C)  disaccharide. 
D)  oligosaccharide.

Question 13

Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her iced tea with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sucrose 
B)  Sucralose 
C)  Aspartame 
D)  Xylitol 
A)  Sucrose 
B)  Sucralose 
C)  Aspartame 
D)  Xylitol

Question 14

Which of the following items is the main source of added sugars in Americans' diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canned fruits 
B)  Hard candies 
C)  Cookies and other baked goods 
D)  Sugar-sweetened beverages 
A)  Canned fruits 
B)  Hard candies 
C)  Cookies and other baked goods 
D)  Sugar-sweetened beverages

Question 15

Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should

Accepted Answer

A)  have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
B)  increase her son's intake of phenylalanine. 
C)  decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
D)  have her son tested for metabolic syndrome. 
A)  have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
B)  increase her son's intake of phenylalanine. 
C)  decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
D)  have her son tested for metabolic syndrome.

Question 16

Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
B)  Urinating less frequently than normal 
C)  Having fruity-smelling breath 
D)  Having a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl 
A)  Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
B)  Urinating less frequently than normal 
C)  Having fruity-smelling breath 
D)  Having a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl

Question 17

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 2 kcal/g. Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 
B)  Honey 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Mannitol 
A)  Fructose 
B)  Honey 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Mannitol

Question 18

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

Accepted Answer

A)  stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. 
B)  metabolized to form ketone bodies and excreted by the kidneys. 
C)  unabsorbed by the digestive tract and eliminated in bowel movements. 
D)  converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. 
A)  stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. 
B)  metabolized to form ketone bodies and excreted by the kidneys. 
C)  unabsorbed by the digestive tract and eliminated in bowel movements. 
D)  converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy.

Question 19

During Thanksgiving dinner, Harry ate too much bread stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, and pie. What happened to the excess glucose in his body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the glucose was converted to fat and stored in his waistline. 
B)  Much of the glucose was burned for energy. 
C)  About 60% of the glucose was converted to protein and stored in his muscles. 
D)  About 40% of the glucose wasn't absorbed by his intestinal tract. 
A)  Most of the glucose was converted to fat and stored in his waistline. 
B)  Much of the glucose was burned for energy. 
C)  About 60% of the glucose was converted to protein and stored in his muscles. 
D)  About 40% of the glucose wasn't absorbed by his intestinal tract.

Question 20

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia. Based on this information, Jamie should

Accepted Answer

A)  increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
B)  eliminate fat from her diet. 
C)  take insulin to reduce her blood glucose level. 
D)  eat smaller, more frequent meals. 
A)  increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
B)  eliminate fat from her diet. 
C)  take insulin to reduce her blood glucose level. 
D)  eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule?

Mike likes to drink a commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high-fructose corn syrup, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are

If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?

Mark has type 2 diabetes. After testing Mark's blood, his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK, but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Insulin

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Which of the following statements is true?

The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)

Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her iced tea with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Which of the following items is the main source of added sugars in Americans' diets?

Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should

Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 2 kcal/g. Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

During Thanksgiving dinner, Harry ate too much bread stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, and pie. What happened to the excess glucose in his body?

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia. Based on this information, Jamie should

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Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule?

Mike likes to drink a commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high-fructose corn syrup, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are

If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?

Mark has type 2 diabetes. After testing Mark's blood, his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK, but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Insulin

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Which of the following statements is true?

The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)

Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her iced tea with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Which of the following items is the main source of added sugars in Americans' diets?

Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should

Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 2 kcal/g. Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

During Thanksgiving dinner, Harry ate too much bread stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, and pie. What happened to the excess glucose in his body?

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia. Based on this information, Jamie should

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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