Question 1

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Accepted Answer

A) Saccharin 
B) Stevia 
C) Sucralose 
D) Sucrose 
A) Saccharin 
B) Stevia 
C) Sucralose 
D) Sucrose

Question 2

Leah's parents are afraid the 5-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar.Based on this information,Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with

Accepted Answer

A) sucrose. 
B) high-fructose corn syrup. 
C) honey. 
D) xylitol. 
A) sucrose. 
B) high-fructose corn syrup. 
C) honey. 
D) xylitol.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Waist circumference that measures 33 inches 
B) Body temperature that is over 101°F 
C) Stomach ulcers that bleed 
D) Blood pressure that is consistently higher than normal 
A) Waist circumference that measures 33 inches 
B) Body temperature that is over 101°F 
C) Stomach ulcers that bleed 
D) Blood pressure that is consistently higher than normal

Question 4

Bethany consumes a very-low-carbohydrate diet that supplies less than 100 g of carbohydrate daily,but she eats high amounts of meat and fat.As a result of her diet,Bethany's cells form more _____ than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle cells 
B) glycogen 
C) ketone bodies 
D) vitamins 
A) muscle cells 
B) glycogen 
C) ketone bodies 
D) vitamins

Question 5

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) Fat-free chocolate milk 
B) Ready-to-eat oatmeal cereal 
C) Lean beef 
D) American processed cheese food 
A) Fat-free chocolate milk 
B) Ready-to-eat oatmeal cereal 
C) Lean beef 
D) American processed cheese food

Question 6

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One morning,Anna tested her blood before she ate breakfast and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

Accepted Answer

A) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
B) give herself an extra injection of insulin. 
C) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which provides time for her blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. 
D) do nothing to intervene,because her fasting blood glucose level is normal. 
A) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
B) give herself an extra injection of insulin. 
C) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which provides time for her blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. 
D) do nothing to intervene,because her fasting blood glucose level is normal.

Question 7

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Potatoes 
B) Eggs 
C) Honey 
D) Milk 
A) Potatoes 
B) Eggs 
C) Honey 
D) Milk

Question 9

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of fiber-rich foods. 
B) restrict her fluid intake. 
C) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. 
D) use colon cleansing enemas daily. 
A) increase her intake of fiber-rich foods. 
B) restrict her fluid intake. 
C) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. 
D) use colon cleansing enemas daily.

Question 10

In the human intestinal tract,cooked rice is broken down into _____ molecules that can be absorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) ribose 
B) glucose 
C) sucrose 
D) lactose 
A) ribose 
B) glucose 
C) sucrose 
D) lactose

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
B) Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber. 
D) Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans. 
A) Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
B) Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber. 
D) Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans.

Question 12

Five-year-old Tailia develops abdominal cramps and diarrhea a few hours after she eats sugary foods.Based on this information,Tailia probably has

Accepted Answer

A) lactose intolerance. 
B) sucrase deficiency. 
C) hypoglycemi 
D) diabetes. 
A) lactose intolerance. 
B) sucrase deficiency. 
C) hypoglycemi 
D) diabetes.

Question 13

Which of the following substances is the primary fuel for muscles and other cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucrose is a source of glucose. 
B) Sucrose supplies more energy,gram per gram,than starch. 
C) Sucrose is comprised of two glucose molecules. 
D) Sucrose has no nutritional value. 
A) Sucrose is a source of glucose. 
B) Sucrose supplies more energy,gram per gram,than starch. 
C) Sucrose is comprised of two glucose molecules. 
D) Sucrose has no nutritional value.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Cornflakes cereal 
B) Jelly beans 
C) Raw apple 
D) Popcorn,popped in a microwave and served plain 
A) Cornflakes cereal 
B) Jelly beans 
C) Raw apple 
D) Popcorn,popped in a microwave and served plain

Question 18

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Red meats 
B) Margarine 
C) White bread 
D) Citrus fruits 
A) Red meats 
B) Margarine 
C) White bread 
D) Citrus fruits

Question 20

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit 
B) Refined breads and cereals 
C) Processed luncheon meats 
D) Energy drinks 
A) Fruit 
B) Refined breads and cereals 
C) Processed luncheon meats 
D) Energy drinks

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Leah's parents are afraid the 5-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar.Based on this information,Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with

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

Bethany consumes a very-low-carbohydrate diet that supplies less than 100 g of carbohydrate daily,but she eats high amounts of meat and fat.As a result of her diet,Bethany's cells form more _____ than normal.

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?

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One morning,Anna tested her blood before she ate breakfast and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

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

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

In the human intestinal tract,cooked rice is broken down into _____ molecules that can be absorbed.

Which of the following statements is true?

Five-year-old Tailia develops abdominal cramps and diarrhea a few hours after she eats sugary foods.Based on this information,Tailia probably has

Which of the following substances is the primary fuel for muscles and other cells?

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

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

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Leah's parents are afraid the 5-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar.Based on this information,Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with

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

Bethany consumes a very-low-carbohydrate diet that supplies less than 100 g of carbohydrate daily,but she eats high amounts of meat and fat.As a result of her diet,Bethany's cells form more _____ than normal.

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?

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One morning,Anna tested her blood before she ate breakfast and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

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

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

In the human intestinal tract,cooked rice is broken down into _____ molecules that can be absorbed.

Which of the following statements is true?

Five-year-old Tailia develops abdominal cramps and diarrhea a few hours after she eats sugary foods.Based on this information,Tailia probably has

Which of the following substances is the primary fuel for muscles and other cells?

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

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

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?

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