Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
B)  To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl. 
C)  People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
D)  People who have diabetes should limit their intake of soluble fiber. 
A)  A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
B)  To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl. 
C)  People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
D)  People who have diabetes should limit their intake of soluble fiber.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
B)  People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
C)  A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D)  Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. 
A)  To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
B)  People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
C)  A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D)  Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.

Question 3

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 a molecule of galactose. This ingredient was _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The starch in oatmeal and a slice of whole wheat bread is composed of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose 
B)  mannose 
C)  fructose 
D)  glucose 
A)  lactose 
B)  mannose 
C)  fructose 
D)  glucose

Question 5

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 a molecule of fructose. This ingredient was _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic syndrome. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  lactose intolerance. 
D)  botulism poisoning. 
A)  metabolic syndrome. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  lactose intolerance. 
D)  botulism poisoning.

Question 7

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unsalted butter 
B)  Cooked beans 
C)  Chicken liver 
D)  Whole eggs 
A)  Unsalted butter 
B)  Cooked beans 
C)  Chicken liver 
D)  Whole eggs

Question 8

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Accepted Answer

A)  maltose, lactose, and galactose. 
B)  galactose, glucose, and fructose. 
C)  glucose, galactose, and sucrose. 
D)  fructose, lactose, and levulose. 
A)  maltose, lactose, and galactose. 
B)  galactose, glucose, and fructose. 
C)  glucose, galactose, and sucrose. 
D)  fructose, lactose, and levulose.

Question 9

Ty's diet is low in a form of carbohydrate that the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes as a nutrient of "public health concern." To improve his intake of this nutrient, Ty should eat more _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  oatmeal 
C)  chicken 
D)  eggs 
A)  milk 
B)  oatmeal 
C)  chicken 
D)  eggs

Question 10

A food scientist is developing a infant formula that has the same carbohydrate composition as milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sucralose 
B)  Xylitol 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Mannose 
A)  Sucralose 
B)  Xylitol 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Mannose

Question 11

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs, fat-free milk, and honey 
B)  Corn, potatoes, and rice 
C)  Beef, seafood, and roast chicken 
D)  Liver, apples, and cheese 
A)  Eggs, fat-free milk, and honey 
B)  Corn, potatoes, and rice 
C)  Beef, seafood, and roast chicken 
D)  Liver, apples, and cheese

Question 12

Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is

Accepted Answer

A)  galactose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  sucrose. 
D)  lactose. 
A)  galactose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  sucrose. 
D)  lactose.

Question 13

The common name for glucose is

Accepted Answer

A)  milk sugar. 
B)  blood sugar. 
C)  fruit sugar. 
D)  simple sugar. 
A)  milk sugar. 
B)  blood sugar. 
C)  fruit sugar. 
D)  simple sugar.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Roast turkey 
B)  Beef steak 
C)  Brown rice 
D)  Grilled salmon 
A)  Roast turkey 
B)  Beef steak 
C)  Brown rice 
D)  Grilled salmon

Question 15

Glycogen is composed of hundreds of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose 
B)  fructose 
C)  glucose 
D)  galactose 
A)  sucrose 
B)  fructose 
C)  glucose 
D)  galactose

Question 16

Adam's usual caloric intake is 2200 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  330 
B)  440 
C)  220 
D)  200 
A)  330 
B)  440 
C)  220 
D)  200

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat-free milk 
B)  Raw carrots 
C)  Raw apple 
D)  Corn flakes cereal 
A)  Fat-free milk 
B)  Raw carrots 
C)  Raw apple 
D)  Corn flakes cereal

Question 18

Marty's usual caloric intake is 2800 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  420 
B)  280 
C)  560 
D)  700 
A)  420 
B)  280 
C)  560 
D)  700

Question 19

Marissa is healthy, but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk of this disease, Marissa should

Accepted Answer

A)  drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. 
B)  avoid gaining excess weight. 
C)  take iron supplements daily. 
D)  use foods that are artificially sweetened. 
A)  drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. 
B)  avoid gaining excess weight. 
C)  take iron supplements daily. 
D)  use foods that are artificially sweetened.

Question 20

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  polysaccharide 
A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  glycogen 
D)  polysaccharide

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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 a molecule of galactose. This ingredient was _____.

The starch in oatmeal and a slice of whole wheat bread is composed of _____ molecules.

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 a molecule of fructose. This ingredient was _____.

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Ty's diet is low in a form of carbohydrate that the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes as a nutrient of "public health concern." To improve his intake of this nutrient, Ty should eat more _____.

A food scientist is developing a infant formula that has the same carbohydrate composition as milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe?

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is

The common name for glucose is

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

Glycogen is composed of hundreds of _____ molecules.

Adam's usual caloric intake is 2200 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

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

Marty's usual caloric intake is 2800 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

Marissa is healthy, but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk of this disease, Marissa should

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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 a molecule of galactose. This ingredient was _____.

The starch in oatmeal and a slice of whole wheat bread is composed of _____ molecules.

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 a molecule of fructose. This ingredient was _____.

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Ty's diet is low in a form of carbohydrate that the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes as a nutrient of "public health concern." To improve his intake of this nutrient, Ty should eat more _____.

A food scientist is developing a infant formula that has the same carbohydrate composition as milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe?

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is

The common name for glucose is

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

Glycogen is composed of hundreds of _____ molecules.

Adam's usual caloric intake is 2200 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

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

Marty's usual caloric intake is 2800 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.

Marissa is healthy, but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk of this disease, Marissa should

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

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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