Question 1

Each gram of carbohydrate contains approximately Calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 2

________represents a ranking system relative to the effect of consuming 50 g of a particular carbohydrate food has on blood glucose response over 2 hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  The glycemia 
B)  The glycemic index 
C)  The glycemic load 
D)  The glucose chart 
A)  The glycemia 
B)  The glycemic index 
C)  The glycemic load 
D)  The glucose chart

Question 3

At the present time, scientific data support a relationship between refined sugar and only one health problem:

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cardiovascular disease.

Question 4

Common table sugar is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  dextrose 
C)  fructose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  maltose 
A)  glucose 
B)  dextrose 
C)  fructose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  maltose

Question 5

Dietary carbohydrates are considered to be important in preventing certain chronic diseases and as
part of a proper diet to lose excess body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hyperglycemia may lead, in turn, to a reactive hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements relative to carbohydrate loading is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is beneficial primarily for athletes involved in prolonged endurance events, such as the typical marathon (26.2 miles) 
B)  it involves the intake of about 500-600 grams of carbohydrate each day for several days prior to competition 
C) although some, but not all, research generally supports its effectiveness as a means to help delay the
Onset of fatigue in the latter stages of prolonged exercise tasks, its use by endurance athletes, such as marathoners, appears to be prudent 
D) the major advantage of carbohydrate loading is the increased storage of glycogen in the adipose cells for use during exercise 
E) the increase in carbohydrate stores in the body may be detected by the increased body weight attributed to the water-binding effect of stored glycogen 
A)  it is beneficial primarily for athletes involved in prolonged endurance events, such as the typical marathon (26.2 miles) 
B)  it involves the intake of about 500-600 grams of carbohydrate each day for several days prior to competition 
C) although some, but not all, research generally supports its effectiveness as a means to help delay the
Onset of fatigue in the latter stages of prolonged exercise tasks, its use by endurance athletes, such as marathoners, appears to be prudent 
D) the major advantage of carbohydrate loading is the increased storage of glycogen in the adipose cells for use during exercise 
E) the increase in carbohydrate stores in the body may be detected by the increased body weight attributed to the water-binding effect of stored glycogen

Question 8

Which organ secretes the major digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  gall bladder 
C)  kidney 
D)  pancreas 
E)  jejunum 
A)  liver 
B)  gall bladder 
C)  kidney 
D)  pancreas 
E)  jejunum

Question 9

The maximal amount of energy that may be derived from exogenous carbohydrate is approximately _________grams per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-4 
D)  4-5 
A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-4 
D)  4-5

Question 10

Complex carbohydrates are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

A)  starchy vegetables and whole grains. 
B)  fresh, but not frozen, fruits and vegetables. 
C)  green, leafy vegetables and fruits. 
D)  whole grains and citrus fruits. 
A)  starchy vegetables and whole grains. 
B)  fresh, but not frozen, fruits and vegetables. 
C)  green, leafy vegetables and fruits. 
D)  whole grains and citrus fruits.

Question 11

The health benefits of carbohydrates are inversely proportioned to their glycemic index and load.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Carbohydrates are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in various combinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although percentages vary, according to the most healthful dietary programs consulted, all concur that
the majority of the total caloric intake should be in the form of complex carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sole function of carbohydrates in the body is energy production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What two tissues in the body store the most carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose and kidney 
B)  kidney and liver 
C)  liver and muscles 
D)  muscles and kidney 
E)  adipose and muscles 
A)  adipose and kidney 
B)  kidney and liver 
C)  liver and muscles 
D)  muscles and kidney 
E)  adipose and muscles

Question 16

Insulin facilitates the uptake and utilization of sucrose by various tissues in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The disaccharide found in milk is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose 
B)  galactose 
C)  glucose 
D)  maltose 
E)  lactose 
A)  fructose 
B)  galactose 
C)  glucose 
D)  maltose 
E)  lactose

Question 18

Dietary fiber is the general term for the carbohydrate disaccharides in plant cells. They are resistant to
digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following hormones is involved in reducing the amount of glucose in the blood in reaction to hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  cortisol 
D)  glucagon 
E)  insulin 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  cortisol 
D)  glucagon 
E)  insulin

Question 20

Why is it important to consume high to moderate glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides more carbohydrate per gram than low GI carbohydrates 
B)  Stimulates a more rapid insulin response 
C)  Prevents the athlete from going to sleep immediately after exercise 
D)  They stimulate the thirst mechanism 
A)  Provides more carbohydrate per gram than low GI carbohydrates 
B)  Stimulates a more rapid insulin response 
C)  Prevents the athlete from going to sleep immediately after exercise 
D)  They stimulate the thirst mechanism

Each gram of carbohydrate contains approximately Calories.

________represents a ranking system relative to the effect of consuming 50 g of a particular carbohydrate food has on blood glucose response over 2 hours.

At the present time, scientific data support a relationship between refined sugar and only one health problem:

Common table sugar is:

Dietary carbohydrates are considered to be important in preventing certain chronic diseases and as part of a proper diet to lose excess body fat.

Hyperglycemia may lead, in turn, to a reactive hypoglycemia.

Which of the following statements relative to carbohydrate loading is false?

Which organ secretes the major digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

The maximal amount of energy that may be derived from exogenous carbohydrate is approximately _________grams per minute.

Complex carbohydrates are primarily found in

The health benefits of carbohydrates are inversely proportioned to their glycemic index and load.

Carbohydrates are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in various combinations.

Although percentages vary, according to the most healthful dietary programs consulted, all concur that the majority of the total caloric intake should be in the form of complex carbohydrates.

The sole function of carbohydrates in the body is energy production.

What two tissues in the body store the most carbohydrate?

Insulin facilitates the uptake and utilization of sucrose by various tissues in the body.

The disaccharide found in milk is:

Dietary fiber is the general term for the carbohydrate disaccharides in plant cells. They are resistant to digestive enzymes.

Which of the following hormones is involved in reducing the amount of glucose in the blood in reaction to hyperglycemia?

Why is it important to consume high to moderate glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

Filters

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Each gram of carbohydrate contains approximately Calories.

________represents a ranking system relative to the effect of consuming 50 g of a particular carbohydrate food has on blood glucose response over 2 hours.

At the present time, scientific data support a relationship between refined sugar and only one health problem:

Common table sugar is:

Dietary carbohydrates are considered to be important in preventing certain chronic diseases and as part of a proper diet to lose excess body fat.

Hyperglycemia may lead, in turn, to a reactive hypoglycemia.

Which of the following statements relative to carbohydrate loading is false?

Which organ secretes the major digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

The maximal amount of energy that may be derived from exogenous carbohydrate is approximately _________grams per minute.

Complex carbohydrates are primarily found in

The health benefits of carbohydrates are inversely proportioned to their glycemic index and load.

Carbohydrates are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in various combinations.

Although percentages vary, according to the most healthful dietary programs consulted, all concur that the majority of the total caloric intake should be in the form of complex carbohydrates.

The sole function of carbohydrates in the body is energy production.

What two tissues in the body store the most carbohydrate?

Insulin facilitates the uptake and utilization of sucrose by various tissues in the body.

The disaccharide found in milk is:

Dietary fiber is the general term for the carbohydrate disaccharides in plant cells. They are resistant to digestive enzymes.

Which of the following hormones is involved in reducing the amount of glucose in the blood in reaction to hyperglycemia?

Why is it important to consume high to moderate glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

Filters