Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) It is soluble in water 
B) It is a monosaccharide 
C) It is part of the sucrose molecule 
D) It is sweeter tasting than sucrose 
A) It is soluble in water 
B) It is a monosaccharide 
C) It is part of the sucrose molecule 
D) It is sweeter tasting than sucrose

Question 2

What are cellulose,pectin,hemicellulose,and lignin?

Accepted Answer

A) Fibers 
B) Starches 
C) Sugar alcohols 
D) Artificial sweeteners 
A) Fibers 
B) Starches 
C) Sugar alcohols 
D) Artificial sweeteners

Question 3

Which of the following enzymes does NOT act on simple sugars?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactase 
B) Sucrase 
C) Amylase 
D) Maltase 
A) Lactase 
B) Sucrase 
C) Amylase 
D) Maltase

Question 4

Common table sugar is typically extracted from sugarcane and

Accepted Answer

A) honey. 
B) sugar beets. 
C) sweet potatoes. 
D) high-sucrose corn syrup. 
A) honey. 
B) sugar beets. 
C) sweet potatoes. 
D) high-sucrose corn syrup.

Question 5

Which of the following sugars is NOT found in plants?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In the time between meals,what organ releases glucose to help maintain normal blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Pancreas 
C) Intestines 
D) Skeletal muscle 
A) Liver 
B) Pancreas 
C) Intestines 
D) Skeletal muscle

Question 7

Your nephew Jimmy,who is 10 years old,has told you that his body doesn't make insulin.He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks.From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperactivity 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Type 2 diabetes 
D) Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus 
A) Hyperactivity 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Type 2 diabetes 
D) Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 8

The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed

Accepted Answer

A) hydrolysis. 
B) condensation. 
C) gluconeogenesis. 
D) homeostatic balancing. 
A) hydrolysis. 
B) condensation. 
C) gluconeogenesis. 
D) homeostatic balancing.

Question 9

What is the staple grain of Canada,the United States,and Europe?

Accepted Answer

A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Wheat 
A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Wheat

Question 10

The process by which an amino acid is used to make glucose is termed

Accepted Answer

A) glycation. 
B) ketogenesis. 
C) protein sparing. 
D) gluconeogenesis. 
A) glycation. 
B) ketogenesis. 
C) protein sparing. 
D) gluconeogenesis.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a rich source of dietary starch?

Accepted Answer

A) Grains 
B) Fruits 
C) Tubers 
D) Legumes 
A) Grains 
B) Fruits 
C) Tubers 
D) Legumes

Question 12

Which of the following blood glucose concentrations (mg/dL)is most consistent with hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 80 
C) 115 
D) 150 
A) 40 
B) 80 
C) 115 
D) 150

Question 13

Honey contains

Accepted Answer

A) both fructose and lactose. 
B) both glucose and galactose. 
C) more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose. 
D) abundant amounts of calcium and iron. 
A) both fructose and lactose. 
B) both glucose and galactose. 
C) more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose. 
D) abundant amounts of calcium and iron.

Question 14

Which of the following is a typical response in people following a low-carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

A) They often complain of diet-induced diarrhea 
B) They experience frequent bouts of hyperglycemia 
C) Total weight loss is about the same as in people on a low-fat diet 
D) They lose about the same amount of weight as people on conventional diets for the first 6 months 
A) They often complain of diet-induced diarrhea 
B) They experience frequent bouts of hyperglycemia 
C) Total weight loss is about the same as in people on a low-fat diet 
D) They lose about the same amount of weight as people on conventional diets for the first 6 months

Question 15

Which of the following artificial sweeteners has a composition similar to aspartame?

Accepted Answer

A) Neotame 
B) Sucralose 
C) Saccharin 
D) Acesulfame-K 
A) Neotame 
B) Sucralose 
C) Saccharin 
D) Acesulfame-K

Question 16

In a person with type 2 diabetes,which of the following foods would ordinarily promote the least favorable glycemic effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate 
B) Ice cream 
C) Baked potato 
D) Baked beans 
A) Chocolate 
B) Ice cream 
C) Baked potato 
D) Baked beans

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common use for added sugars in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Flavor enhancement 
B) Preservative in jams 
C) Balances the acidity of tomato-based products 
D) Provides a fermentable source of carbohydrates for GI bacteria 
A) Flavor enhancement 
B) Preservative in jams 
C) Balances the acidity of tomato-based products 
D) Provides a fermentable source of carbohydrates for GI bacteria

Question 18

In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always found?

Accepted Answer

A) Plant foods 
B) Health foods 
C) Animal products 
D) Protein-rich foods 
A) Plant foods 
B) Health foods 
C) Animal products 
D) Protein-rich foods

Question 19

Which of the following is a feature of glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A) It is found in plants 
B) It is important as a dietary nutrient 
C) It is almost absent from animal meats 
D) It plays an insignificant role in the body 
A) It is found in plants 
B) It is important as a dietary nutrient 
C) It is almost absent from animal meats 
D) It plays an insignificant role in the body

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a property of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) It delays gastric emptying 
B) It provides a feeling of satiety 
C) It elevates blood glucose levels 
D) It contributes about 1.5-2.5 kcalories per gram 
A) It delays gastric emptying 
B) It provides a feeling of satiety 
C) It elevates blood glucose levels 
D) It contributes about 1.5-2.5 kcalories per gram

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of glucose?

What are cellulose,pectin,hemicellulose,and lignin?

Which of the following enzymes does NOT act on simple sugars?

Common table sugar is typically extracted from sugarcane and

Which of the following sugars is NOT found in plants?

In the time between meals,what organ releases glucose to help maintain normal blood glucose levels?

Your nephew Jimmy,who is 10 years old,has told you that his body doesn't make insulin.He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks.From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer?

The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed

What is the staple grain of Canada,the United States,and Europe?

The process by which an amino acid is used to make glucose is termed

Which of the following is NOT a rich source of dietary starch?

Which of the following blood glucose concentrations (mg/dL)is most consistent with hypoglycemia?

Honey contains

Which of the following is a typical response in people following a low-carbohydrate diet?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners has a composition similar to aspartame?

In a person with type 2 diabetes,which of the following foods would ordinarily promote the least favorable glycemic effect?

Which of the following is NOT a common use for added sugars in the diet?

In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always found?

Which of the following is a feature of glycogen?

Which of the following is NOT a property of fiber?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of glucose?

What are cellulose,pectin,hemicellulose,and lignin?

Which of the following enzymes does NOT act on simple sugars?

Common table sugar is typically extracted from sugarcane and

Which of the following sugars is NOT found in plants?

In the time between meals,what organ releases glucose to help maintain normal blood glucose levels?

Your nephew Jimmy,who is 10 years old,has told you that his body doesn't make insulin.He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks.From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer?

The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed

What is the staple grain of Canada,the United States,and Europe?

The process by which an amino acid is used to make glucose is termed

Which of the following is NOT a rich source of dietary starch?

Which of the following blood glucose concentrations (mg/dL)is most consistent with hypoglycemia?

Honey contains

Which of the following is a typical response in people following a low-carbohydrate diet?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners has a composition similar to aspartame?

In a person with type 2 diabetes,which of the following foods would ordinarily promote the least favorable glycemic effect?

Which of the following is NOT a common use for added sugars in the diet?

In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always found?

Which of the following is a feature of glycogen?

Which of the following is NOT a property of fiber?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters