Question 1

To which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder 
B)  small intestine 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas 
A)  gallbladder 
B)  small intestine 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas

Question 2

Describe how fasting or being on a low- carbohydrate diet can lead to ketosis.

Accepted Answer

Once glycogen depletion has occurred (wh

Question 3

What are the four mechanisms that may account for fiber's role in fighting colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

1) Fiber increases the bulk of stool, wh

Question 4

The artificial sweetener Splenda contains_________ , which is a modified sucrose molecule.

Accepted Answer

A)  saccharin 
B)  aspartame 
C)  sorbitol 
D)  sucralose 
A)  saccharin 
B)  aspartame 
C)  sorbitol 
D)  sucralose

Question 5

Insulin is not made in type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The glycogen stored in meat and poultry is a significant source of calories in our diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The disaccharide lactose is composed of glucose and

Accepted Answer

A)  galactose. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  fructose. 
A)  galactose. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  fructose.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes in children is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 is not the only type of diabetes seen in children. 
B)  Obesity is not a risk factor for diabetes in children. 
C)  Children with diabetes have fewer medical complications from the disease because they are able to adapt to the changes in glucose metabolism. 
D)  The last few decades have shown a steady decrease of diabetes among those under the age of 20. 
A)  Type 1 is not the only type of diabetes seen in children. 
B)  Obesity is not a risk factor for diabetes in children. 
C)  Children with diabetes have fewer medical complications from the disease because they are able to adapt to the changes in glucose metabolism. 
D)  The last few decades have shown a steady decrease of diabetes among those under the age of 20.

Question 9

When choosing to eat fruit, fresh or frozen fruit is superior to canned fruit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Refined grains are more nutrient- dense than whole grains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)  galactose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  fiber 
D)  starch 
A)  galactose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  fiber 
D)  starch

Question 12

It is safe to give honey to children of any age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of cases of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  brain. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  brain. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver.

Question 15

The _________refers to the measured upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of a carbohydrate- intense food.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycemic index 
B)  diabetic index 
C)  anemia- prevention index 
D)  glucose capacity 
A)  glycemic index 
B)  diabetic index 
C)  anemia- prevention index 
D)  glucose capacity

Question 16

Eating cheese has been shown to protect teeth from acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrate you should consume daily is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for the brain to function efficiently is 130 grams per day. 
B)  The AMDR for carbohydrates is 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories. 
C)  In the United States, adult males and females consume more than the minimum DRI for carbohydrates. 
D)  Eating the recommended daily servings for each food group in MyPyramid will ensure that you meet your minimum amount of carbohydrate. 
A)  The minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for the brain to function efficiently is 130 grams per day. 
B)  The AMDR for carbohydrates is 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories. 
C)  In the United States, adult males and females consume more than the minimum DRI for carbohydrates. 
D)  Eating the recommended daily servings for each food group in MyPyramid will ensure that you meet your minimum amount of carbohydrate.

Question 18

Discuss the complete process of carbohydrate digestion, beginning in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mou

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating sugar causes hyperactivity in children. 
B)  Eating sugar can contribute to dental caries. 
C)  Eating sugar makes one gain weight. 
D)  Eating sugar is a direct cause of diabetes. 
A)  Eating sugar causes hyperactivity in children. 
B)  Eating sugar can contribute to dental caries. 
C)  Eating sugar makes one gain weight. 
D)  Eating sugar is a direct cause of diabetes.

Question 20

Which of the following carbohydrates is also known as table sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose 
B)  sucrose 
C)  lactose 
D)  maltose 
A)  fructose 
B)  sucrose 
C)  lactose 
D)  maltose

To which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption?

Describe how fasting or being on a low- carbohydrate diet can lead to ketosis.

What are the four mechanisms that may account for fiber's role in fighting colorectal cancer?

The artificial sweetener Splenda contains_________ , which is a modified sucrose molecule.

Insulin is not made in type 2 diabetes.

The glycogen stored in meat and poultry is a significant source of calories in our diet.

The disaccharide lactose is composed of glucose and

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes in children is true?

When choosing to eat fruit, fresh or frozen fruit is superior to canned fruit.

Refined grains are more nutrient- dense than whole grains.

Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?

It is safe to give honey to children of any age.

Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of cases of the disease.

Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the

The _________refers to the measured upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of a carbohydrate- intense food.

Eating cheese has been shown to protect teeth from acid.

Which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrate you should consume daily is incorrect?

Discuss the complete process of carbohydrate digestion, beginning in the mouth.

Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?

Which of the following carbohydrates is also known as table sugar?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

To which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption?

Describe how fasting or being on a low- carbohydrate diet can lead to ketosis.

What are the four mechanisms that may account for fiber's role in fighting colorectal cancer?

The artificial sweetener Splenda contains_________ , which is a modified sucrose molecule.

Insulin is not made in type 2 diabetes.

The glycogen stored in meat and poultry is a significant source of calories in our diet.

The disaccharide lactose is composed of glucose and

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes in children is true?

When choosing to eat fruit, fresh or frozen fruit is superior to canned fruit.

Refined grains are more nutrient- dense than whole grains.

Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?

It is safe to give honey to children of any age.

Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of cases of the disease.

Insulin and glucagon are hormones released by the

The _________refers to the measured upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of a carbohydrate- intense food.

Eating cheese has been shown to protect teeth from acid.

Which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrate you should consume daily is incorrect?

Discuss the complete process of carbohydrate digestion, beginning in the mouth.

Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?

Which of the following carbohydrates is also known as table sugar?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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