Question 1

Which of the following is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than restricting intake of sugary foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular tooth brushing and flossing 
B) Consuming more raisins between meals 
C) Substituting honey or raw sugar for table sugar 
D) Spreading out the intake of snack foods throughout the day 
A) Regular tooth brushing and flossing 
B) Consuming more raisins between meals 
C) Substituting honey or raw sugar for table sugar 
D) Spreading out the intake of snack foods throughout the day

Question 2

At rest,the typical body stores of glycogen can provide energy for a maximum of about

Accepted Answer

A) 4 hours. 
B) 1 day. 
C) 3 days. 
D) 1 week. 
A) 4 hours. 
B) 1 day. 
C) 3 days. 
D) 1 week.

Question 3

How many carbon atoms are found in most common dietary monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 12 
A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 12

Question 4

What is the meaning of a resistant starch?

Accepted Answer

A) A fiber that escapes digestion in the small intestine 
B) A disaccharide that passes completely through the GI tract intact 
C) An insoluble fiber that is only partly degraded by gastric acid and pepsin 
D) A complex formed between phytic acid and cellulose that inhibits hydrolysis of digestible polysaccharides 
A) A fiber that escapes digestion in the small intestine 
B) A disaccharide that passes completely through the GI tract intact 
C) An insoluble fiber that is only partly degraded by gastric acid and pepsin 
D) A complex formed between phytic acid and cellulose that inhibits hydrolysis of digestible polysaccharides

Question 5

What percentage of the world's adult population show good tolerance to lactose ingestion?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 55 
C) 80 
D) 95 
A) 30 
B) 55 
C) 80 
D) 95

Question 6

Why might it be unnecessary for most people to use the glycemic index to monitor carbohydrate intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Most people are not at risk of blood sugar abnormalities 
B) Low-glycemic index foods tend to aggravate hypoglycemia in susceptible individuals 
C) Most people exceed their requirements for protein,which limits the effectiveness of the glycemic index 
D) Current dietary guidelines already include many choices that are low- and moderate-glycemic index foods 
A) Most people are not at risk of blood sugar abnormalities 
B) Low-glycemic index foods tend to aggravate hypoglycemia in susceptible individuals 
C) Most people exceed their requirements for protein,which limits the effectiveness of the glycemic index 
D) Current dietary guidelines already include many choices that are low- and moderate-glycemic index foods

Question 7

In general,modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in

Accepted Answer

A) fat. 
B) fiber. 
C) energy. 
D) refined foods. 
A) fat. 
B) fiber. 
C) energy. 
D) refined foods.

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of the recommended fiber intake is met by the average person in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 9

Which of the following is a feature of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Many people with type 2 diabetes are obese 
B) Most people who have diabetes require insulin therapy 
C) Diabetes results chiefly from excess dietary intake of simple carbohydrates 
D) People with type 1 diabetes fail to respond to the insulin made by the pancreas 
A) Many people with type 2 diabetes are obese 
B) Most people who have diabetes require insulin therapy 
C) Diabetes results chiefly from excess dietary intake of simple carbohydrates 
D) People with type 1 diabetes fail to respond to the insulin made by the pancreas

Question 10

What is the Daily Value for fiber when expressed in g per 1000 kcal?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 8 
C) 11.5 
D) 16.5 
A) 5 
B) 8 
C) 11.5 
D) 16.5

Question 11

Excessive consumption of soft drinks,orange juice,and sports drinks increases risk for development of caries because they contain sugar and have

Accepted Answer

A) a low pH. 
B) organic acids. 
C) resistant starch. 
D) insufficient fluoride. 
A) a low pH. 
B) organic acids. 
C) resistant starch. 
D) insufficient fluoride.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a risk of not meeting energy needs 
B) It may reduce risk of lung cancer but increase risk of breast cancer 
C) It initially may cause bouts of gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea 
D) It may precipitate mineral deficiency if the body's mineral intake status is marginal 
A) There is a risk of not meeting energy needs 
B) It may reduce risk of lung cancer but increase risk of breast cancer 
C) It initially may cause bouts of gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea 
D) It may precipitate mineral deficiency if the body's mineral intake status is marginal

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of the pectins?

Accepted Answer

A) They are used to thicken jelly 
B) They are classified as insoluble fibers 
C) They are resistant to intestinal bacterial fermentation 
D) They are found in the small seeds of fruits such as strawberries 
A) They are used to thicken jelly 
B) They are classified as insoluble fibers 
C) They are resistant to intestinal bacterial fermentation 
D) They are found in the small seeds of fruits such as strawberries

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) Bloating 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Cramping 
D) Constipation 
A) Bloating 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Cramping 
D) Constipation

Question 15

Which of the following is a prominent association between fiber intake and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Soluble fiber intake leads to activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
B) Fiber intake slows the passage of carcinogens in the large intestines 
C) Fiber supplements are better than dietary fiber at reducing colon cancer risk 
D) An inverse relationship between fiber intake and prevalence of colon cancer was found in only two countries 
A) Soluble fiber intake leads to activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
B) Fiber intake slows the passage of carcinogens in the large intestines 
C) Fiber supplements are better than dietary fiber at reducing colon cancer risk 
D) An inverse relationship between fiber intake and prevalence of colon cancer was found in only two countries

Question 16

Approximately what fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/10 
B) 1/4 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2 
A) 1/10 
B) 1/4 
C) 1/3 
D) 1/2

Question 17

Which of the following recommendations will help to reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat sugary foods separate from meals 
B) Eat dried fruits in place of whole fruits 
C) Sip a sugary soft drink slowly rather than quickly 
D) Eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day 
A) Eat sugary foods separate from meals 
B) Eat dried fruits in place of whole fruits 
C) Sip a sugary soft drink slowly rather than quickly 
D) Eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day

Question 18

What is the primary function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) Raises blood glucose levels 
B) Lowers blood glucose levels 
C) Stimulates glycogen breakdown 
D) Stimulates intestinal carbohydrate absorption 
A) Raises blood glucose levels 
B) Lowers blood glucose levels 
C) Stimulates glycogen breakdown 
D) Stimulates intestinal carbohydrate absorption

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the regular consumption of sugary beverages?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easy to overconsume kcal 
B) It correlates with being overweight 
C) The fructose stimulates excessive release of insulin,which suppresses appetite 
D) Substitution of one can of regular soda with water every day could result in a weight loss of one pound per month 
A) It is easy to overconsume kcal 
B) It correlates with being overweight 
C) The fructose stimulates excessive release of insulin,which suppresses appetite 
D) Substitution of one can of regular soda with water every day could result in a weight loss of one pound per month

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) White sugar 
C) Disaccharide 
D) Monosaccharide 
A) Starch 
B) White sugar 
C) Disaccharide 
D) Monosaccharide

Which of the following is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than restricting intake of sugary foods?

At rest,the typical body stores of glycogen can provide energy for a maximum of about

How many carbon atoms are found in most common dietary monosaccharides?

What is the meaning of a resistant starch?

What percentage of the world's adult population show good tolerance to lactose ingestion?

Why might it be unnecessary for most people to use the glycemic index to monitor carbohydrate intake?

In general,modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in

Approximately what percentage of the recommended fiber intake is met by the average person in the United States?

Which of the following is a feature of diabetes?

What is the Daily Value for fiber when expressed in g per 1000 kcal?

Excessive consumption of soft drinks,orange juice,and sports drinks increases risk for development of caries because they contain sugar and have

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?

Which of the following is a feature of the pectins?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of lactose intolerance?

Which of the following is a prominent association between fiber intake and cancer?

Approximately what fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?

Which of the following recommendations will help to reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?

What is the primary function of insulin?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the regular consumption of sugary beverages?

Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate?

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

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

Which of the following is more effective in preventing the formation of dental caries than restricting intake of sugary foods?

At rest,the typical body stores of glycogen can provide energy for a maximum of about

How many carbon atoms are found in most common dietary monosaccharides?

What is the meaning of a resistant starch?

What percentage of the world's adult population show good tolerance to lactose ingestion?

Why might it be unnecessary for most people to use the glycemic index to monitor carbohydrate intake?

In general,modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in

Approximately what percentage of the recommended fiber intake is met by the average person in the United States?

Which of the following is a feature of diabetes?

What is the Daily Value for fiber when expressed in g per 1000 kcal?

Excessive consumption of soft drinks,orange juice,and sports drinks increases risk for development of caries because they contain sugar and have

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?

Which of the following is a feature of the pectins?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of lactose intolerance?

Which of the following is a prominent association between fiber intake and cancer?

Approximately what fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?

Which of the following recommendations will help to reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?

What is the primary function of insulin?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the regular consumption of sugary beverages?

Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate?

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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