Question 1

Bill has type 1 diabetes.What step can he take to reduce the likelihood that he develops hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Take a daily dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
B) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible. 
C) Give himself insulin injections whenever he feels hungry 
D) Eat meals and snacks that contain carbohydrate on a regular basis 
A) Take a daily dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
B) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible. 
C) Give himself insulin injections whenever he feels hungry 
D) Eat meals and snacks that contain carbohydrate on a regular basis

Question 2

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

Accepted Answer

A) Levulose 
B) Sucralose 
C) Table sugar 
D) Mannitol 
A) Levulose 
B) Sucralose 
C) Table sugar 
D) Mannitol

Question 3

Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood glucose level.One afternoon,Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl.Based on this information,Phil should

Accepted Answer

A) do nothing to intervene,because his blood glucose level is normal. 
B) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which will provide time for his blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. 
C) consume 15 grams of glucose in a pill or gel to increase his blood glucose level. 
D) give himself an extra injection of insulin. 
A) do nothing to intervene,because his blood glucose level is normal. 
B) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which will provide time for his blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. 
C) consume 15 grams of glucose in a pill or gel to increase his blood glucose level. 
D) give himself an extra injection of insulin.

Question 4

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain white bagel 
B) Raw carrots 
C) Banana 
D) Cornflakes cereal 
A) Plain white bagel 
B) Raw carrots 
C) Banana 
D) Cornflakes cereal

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Foods that are high in simple sugars are fattening because they usually contain a lot of protein. 
B) When cells have plenty of glucose to metabolize for energy,they store dietary fat instead of use it for energy. 
C) High-fiber diets are associated with greater weight gain in adults,because fiber-rich foods are less filling than foods that contain sugars. 
D) People can gain body fat when they consume more micronutrients in relation to their macronutrient intakes. 
A) Foods that are high in simple sugars are fattening because they usually contain a lot of protein. 
B) When cells have plenty of glucose to metabolize for energy,they store dietary fat instead of use it for energy. 
C) High-fiber diets are associated with greater weight gain in adults,because fiber-rich foods are less filling than foods that contain sugars. 
D) People can gain body fat when they consume more micronutrients in relation to their macronutrient intakes.

Question 8

Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk.He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort.Based on this information,Caden probably has

Accepted Answer

A) inflamed hemorrhoids. 
B) milk allergy. 
C) lactose intolerance. 
D) diverticulosis. 
A) inflamed hemorrhoids. 
B) milk allergy. 
C) lactose intolerance. 
D) diverticulosis.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food. 
B) The Nutrition Facts panel includes information about a food's glycogen content. 
C) The list of ingredients on food packages does not have to include added sugars. 
D) Information about the fiber contents of a food are not provided in the Nutrition Facts panel. 
A) The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about total carbohydrates in a serving of food. 
B) The Nutrition Facts panel includes information about a food's glycogen content. 
C) The list of ingredients on food packages does not have to include added sugars. 
D) Information about the fiber contents of a food are not provided in the Nutrition Facts panel.

Question 10

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has 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 treated for cystic fibrosis. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) limit her son's intake of fluids. 
D) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
A) have her son treated for cystic fibrosis. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) limit her son's intake of fluids. 
D) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber.

Question 11

When cells have more glucose than they need energy,they may convert some of the excess into

Accepted Answer

A) certain B vitamins. 
B) fat. 
C) ketone bodies. 
D) fiber. 
A) certain B vitamins. 
B) fat. 
C) ketone bodies. 
D) fiber.

Question 12

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) require more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes. 
B) require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant. 
C) give birth to a baby that has birth defects. 
D) have a lower risk of gestational hypertension. 
A) require more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes. 
B) require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant. 
C) give birth to a baby that has birth defects. 
D) have a lower risk of gestational hypertension.

Question 13

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Starch 
C) Glycogen 
D) Lignin 
A) Glucose 
B) Starch 
C) Glycogen 
D) Lignin

Question 14

Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert.While shopping for the fruit,how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) By subtracting amounts of fiber in the two kinds of fruit from their total carbohydrate contents 
B) By checking the labels for health claims 
C) By reading the ingredients' lists on the labels 
D) By comparing sugar content information that is listed in the Nutrition Facts panels 
A) By subtracting amounts of fiber in the two kinds of fruit from their total carbohydrate contents 
B) By checking the labels for health claims 
C) By reading the ingredients' lists on the labels 
D) By comparing sugar content information that is listed in the Nutrition Facts panels

Question 15

Amy has type 1 diabetes.To reduce her son's risk of this disease,Amy should

Accepted Answer

A) monitor her child's health,because there is no way to reduce the risk. 
B) avoid feeding him foods that contain carbohydrates. 
C) prepare low-fat,high-fiber foods for him to eat. 
D) protect him from excess sun exposure. 
A) monitor her child's health,because there is no way to reduce the risk. 
B) avoid feeding him foods that contain carbohydrates. 
C) prepare low-fat,high-fiber foods for him to eat. 
D) protect him from excess sun exposure.

Question 16

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) starch 
D) high-fructose corn syrup 
A) glucose 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) starch 
D) high-fructose corn syrup

Question 17

Steve has pancreatic cancer.As a result of the disease,Steve has a high risk of

Accepted Answer

A) diverticular disease. 
B) diabetes mellitus. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) cystic fibrosis. 
A) diverticular disease. 
B) diabetes mellitus. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) cystic fibrosis.

Question 18

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Body temperature that is over 101°F 
B) Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl 
C) Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl 
D) Waist circumference that is 32 inches 
A) Body temperature that is over 101°F 
B) Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl 
C) Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl 
D) Waist circumference that is 32 inches

Question 19

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-free milk 
B) Canned tuna 
C) Ham slice 
D) Baked chicken 
A) Fat-free milk 
B) Canned tuna 
C) Ham slice 
D) Baked chicken

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Peanuts 
B) Vanilla,low-fat ice cream 
C) Baked Russet potato 
D) Raw apple slices 
A) Peanuts 
B) Vanilla,low-fat ice cream 
C) Baked Russet potato 
D) Raw apple slices

Bill has type 1 diabetes.What step can he take to reduce the likelihood that he develops hypoglycemia?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood glucose level.One afternoon,Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl.Based on this information,Phil should

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

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

Pancreatic amylase

Which of the following statements is true?

Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk.He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort.Based on this information,Caden probably has

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

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

When cells have more glucose than they need energy,they may convert some of the excess into

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert.While shopping for the fruit,how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving?

Amy has type 1 diabetes.To reduce her son's risk of this disease,Amy should

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Steve has pancreatic cancer.As a result of the disease,Steve has a high risk of

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?

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

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

Bill has type 1 diabetes.What step can he take to reduce the likelihood that he develops hypoglycemia?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood glucose level.One afternoon,Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl.Based on this information,Phil should

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

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

Pancreatic amylase

Which of the following statements is true?

Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk.He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort.Based on this information,Caden probably has

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

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

When cells have more glucose than they need energy,they may convert some of the excess into

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert.While shopping for the fruit,how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving?

Amy has type 1 diabetes.To reduce her son's risk of this disease,Amy should

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Steve has pancreatic cancer.As a result of the disease,Steve has a high risk of

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?

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

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters