Question 1

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

Accepted Answer

A) encourage the child to consume more energy drinks. 
B) give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks. 
C) serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates. 
D) replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks. 
A) encourage the child to consume more energy drinks. 
B) give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks. 
C) serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates. 
D) replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Losing excess body fat 
B) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
C) Reducing intake of salty foods 
D) Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily 
A) Losing excess body fat 
B) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
C) Reducing intake of salty foods 
D) Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes. 
B) The primary sign of diabetes mellitus is hypoglycemia. 
C) A person with type 1 diabetes who takes too much insulin is likely to experience hyperglycemia. 
D) By losing excess weight,a person can reduce his or her risk of type 1 diabetes. 
A) In the United States,type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 diabetes. 
B) The primary sign of diabetes mellitus is hypoglycemia. 
C) A person with type 1 diabetes who takes too much insulin is likely to experience hyperglycemia. 
D) By losing excess weight,a person can reduce his or her risk of type 1 diabetes.

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Having low blood pressure 
B) Weighing more than average 
C) Having northern European ancestry 
D) Being taller than average 
A) Having low blood pressure 
B) Weighing more than average 
C) Having northern European ancestry 
D) Being taller than average

Question 5

_____ is a source of sucrose.

Accepted Answer

A) Beef liver 
B) Egg white 
C) Sugar cane 
D) Fat-free milk 
A) Beef liver 
B) Egg white 
C) Sugar cane 
D) Fat-free milk

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
B) The pancreas secretes glucagon,a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. 
D) Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes,rice,and beans. 
A) A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
B) The pancreas secretes glucagon,a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. 
D) Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes,rice,and beans.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Orange juice 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Snicker's candy bar 
D) Jelly beans 
A) Orange juice 
B) Fat-free milk 
C) Snicker's candy bar 
D) Jelly beans

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit 
B) Sugar-sweetened soft drinks 
C) Flavored Greek yogurt 
D) Ready-to-eat cereals 
A) Fruit 
B) Sugar-sweetened soft drinks 
C) Flavored Greek yogurt 
D) Ready-to-eat cereals

Question 9

Melania's fasting blood glucose level consistently is between 75 and 97 mg/dl.Based on this information,she has

Accepted Answer

A) chronic hypoglycemic syndrome. 
B) a healthy blood glucose level. 
C) a defect of her pancreatic beta cells. 
D) type 2 diabetes. 
A) chronic hypoglycemic syndrome. 
B) a healthy blood glucose level. 
C) a defect of her pancreatic beta cells. 
D) type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Blindness 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Lactose intolerance 
D) Irritable bowel syndrome 
A) Blindness 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Lactose intolerance 
D) Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 11

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

Accepted Answer

A) ribose 
B) fructose 
C) molasses 
D) lactose 
A) ribose 
B) fructose 
C) molasses 
D) lactose

Question 12

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal tract has difficulty digesting fatty foods. 
B) lacteals absorb excess lipids. 
C) blood glucose level is difficult to regulate. 
D) nerves are more sensitive to pain stimuli. 
A) intestinal tract has difficulty digesting fatty foods. 
B) lacteals absorb excess lipids. 
C) blood glucose level is difficult to regulate. 
D) nerves are more sensitive to pain stimuli.

Question 13

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

Question 14

Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup,fruit juice concentrate,aspartame,and molasses.Which of these ingredients does not contain a form of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit juice concentrate 
B) Maple syrup 
C) Aspartame 
D) Molasses 
A) Fruit juice concentrate 
B) Maple syrup 
C) Aspartame 
D) Molasses

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The typical American consumes recommended amounts of fiber. 
B) People may increase their risk of type 2 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods. 
C) Most forms of fiber are easily digested by enzymes secreted by human small intestinal cells. 
D) Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber. 
A) The typical American consumes recommended amounts of fiber. 
B) People may increase their risk of type 2 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods. 
C) Most forms of fiber are easily digested by enzymes secreted by human small intestinal cells. 
D) Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.

Question 16

A scientist is developing a new food that would help people recover quickly from hypoglycemi A.Which of the following sweeteners should he add to the new product?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactose 
B) Acesulfame-K 
C) Glucose 
D) Glycogen 
A) Lactose 
B) Acesulfame-K 
C) Glucose 
D) Glycogen

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

_____ is a source of sucrose.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

Melania's fasting blood glucose level consistently is between 75 and 97 mg/dl.Based on this information,she has

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Which of the following statements is true?

Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup,fruit juice concentrate,aspartame,and molasses.Which of these ingredients does not contain a form of sugar?

Which of the following statements is true?

A scientist is developing a new food that would help people recover quickly from hypoglycemi A.Which of the following sweeteners should he add to the new product?

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Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

_____ is a source of sucrose.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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

Melania's fasting blood glucose level consistently is between 75 and 97 mg/dl.Based on this information,she has

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Which of the following statements is true?

Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup,fruit juice concentrate,aspartame,and molasses.Which of these ingredients does not contain a form of sugar?

Which of the following statements is true?

A scientist is developing a new food that would help people recover quickly from hypoglycemi A.Which of the following sweeteners should he add to the new product?

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

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