Question 1

The starch in oatmeal and wheat is composed of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

To reduce her intake of added sugars,Isabelle should

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. 
B) replace regular soft drinks with plain water. 
C) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates. 
D) consume energy drinks instead of coffee. 
A) increase her intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. 
B) replace regular soft drinks with plain water. 
C) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates. 
D) consume energy drinks instead of coffee.

Question 4

Bryan has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Chills 
B) Frequent urination 
C) Chest pains 
D) Fever 
A) Chills 
B) Frequent urination 
C) Chest pains 
D) Fever

Question 5

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis 
B) metabolic syndrome 
C) diverticulitis 
D) constipation 
A) cystic fibrosis 
B) metabolic syndrome 
C) diverticulitis 
D) constipation

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) White bread 
B) Regular soft drink 
C) Luncheon meats 
D) Fresh strawberries 
A) White bread 
B) Regular soft drink 
C) Luncheon meats 
D) Fresh strawberries

Question 7

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) maltose and glycogen 
B) alanine and aspartic acid 
C) glucose and fructose 
D) glycerol and fatty acid 
A) maltose and glycogen 
B) alanine and aspartic acid 
C) glucose and fructose 
D) glycerol and fatty acid

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) High-glucose corn syrup is commonly used to sweeten foods,such as regular soft drinks. 
B) Most animal foods are good sources of carbohydrate. 
C) Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose. 
D) Sucrose consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose. 
A) High-glucose corn syrup is commonly used to sweeten foods,such as regular soft drinks. 
B) Most animal foods are good sources of carbohydrate. 
C) Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose. 
D) Sucrose consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Question 9

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Taking vitamin C supplements 
C) Exercising daily 
D) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily 
A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Taking vitamin C supplements 
C) Exercising daily 
D) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily

Question 10

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 600 
C) 400 
D) 500 
A) 300 
B) 600 
C) 400 
D) 500

Question 11

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) glycogen stores 
C) ketone bodies 
D) muscle fibers 
A) vitamin C 
B) glycogen stores 
C) ketone bodies 
D) muscle fibers

Question 12

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxin 
B) glucagon 
C) aldosterone 
D) insulin 
A) thyroxin 
B) glucagon 
C) aldosterone 
D) insulin

Question 13

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) Steak 
B) Butter 
C) Beans 
D) Liver 
A) Steak 
B) Butter 
C) Beans 
D) Liver

Question 14

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) Losing weight despite increased food intake 
B) Urinating less frequently than usual 
C) Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
D) Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl 
A) Losing weight despite increased food intake 
B) Urinating less frequently than usual 
C) Gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
D) Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) Lactose 
B) Glucose 
C) Sucrose 
D) Fructose 
A) Lactose 
B) Glucose 
C) Sucrose 
D) Fructose

Question 17

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) Glycogen 
C) Sucrose 
D) Lactose 
A) Starch 
B) Glycogen 
C) Sucrose 
D) Lactose

Question 18

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspartame 
B) Sucrose 
C) Molasses 
D) Honey 
A) Aspartame 
B) Sucrose 
C) Molasses 
D) Honey

Question 19

Betty has type 2 diabetes,and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl.Based on this information,Betty has a high risk of

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) cystic fibrosis. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) cystic fibrosis.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

Accepted Answer

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

The starch in oatmeal and wheat is composed of _____ molecules.

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

To reduce her intake of added sugars,Isabelle should

Bryan has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

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

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

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?

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?

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Betty has type 2 diabetes,and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl.Based on this information,Betty has a high risk of

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

The starch in oatmeal and wheat is composed of _____ molecules.

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

To reduce her intake of added sugars,Isabelle should

Bryan has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

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

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

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?

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?

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Betty has type 2 diabetes,and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl.Based on this information,Betty has a high risk of

Which of the following statements about food labels is true?

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