Question 1

Glycogen is highly branched, just like which other polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) Amylose 
B) Amylopectin 
C) Dietary fiber 
D) None of the above 
A) Amylose 
B) Amylopectin 
C) Dietary fiber 
D) None of the above B

Question 2

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellulose 
B) Hemicellulose 
C) Lignin 
D) Pectin 
A) Cellulose 
B) Hemicellulose 
C) Lignin 
D) Pectin A

Question 3

What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 1 hour 
D) 2 hours 
A) 15 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 1 hour 
D) 2 hours B

Question 4

Why do so many cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms are easily ignored until more a

Question 5

A person with type 2 diabetes has his blood insulin level checked by his doctor. Which of the following most likely describes his blood insulin level?

Accepted Answer

A) Much below normal 
B) Somewhat below normal 
C) Normal or elevated 
D) Much above normal 
A) Much below normal 
B) Somewhat below normal 
C) Normal or elevated 
D) Much above normal

Question 6

What is the major food source of galactose?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit 
B) Whole grains 
C) Vegetables 
D) Milk 
A) Fruit 
B) Whole grains 
C) Vegetables 
D) Milk

Question 7

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The medical expenses of diabetes are about 2.3 times higher than those of non-diabetics. 
B) Managing diabetes requires difficult lifestyle changes, and often the assistance of medical professionals who specialize in diabetes care. 
C) Diabetics who correctly follow all the guidelines for managing their disease are guaranteed success in controlling their blood glucose levels. 
D) Living with diabetes can take an emotional as well as a physical and financial toll on an individual. 
A) The medical expenses of diabetes are about 2.3 times higher than those of non-diabetics. 
B) Managing diabetes requires difficult lifestyle changes, and often the assistance of medical professionals who specialize in diabetes care. 
C) Diabetics who correctly follow all the guidelines for managing their disease are guaranteed success in controlling their blood glucose levels. 
D) Living with diabetes can take an emotional as well as a physical and financial toll on an individual.

Question 8

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle can influence the development

Question 9

The starch can be found in which component of grain?

Accepted Answer

A) Germ 
B) Endosperm 
C) Bran 
D) All of the above 
A) Germ 
B) Endosperm 
C) Bran 
D) All of the above

Question 10

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

Accepted Answer

A) 16th century 
B) 17th century 
C) 18th century 
D) 19th century 
A) 16th century 
B) 17th century 
C) 18th century 
D) 19th century

Question 11

What is the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (in pounds per year per person) by Americans estimated by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 22 
C) 35 
D) 44 
A) 12 
B) 22 
C) 35 
D) 44

Question 12

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A) His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin. 
B) His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon. 
C) His blood contains glucagon but no insulin. 
D) His blood contains insulin but no glucagon. 
A) His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin. 
B) His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon. 
C) His blood contains glucagon but no insulin. 
D) His blood contains insulin but no glucagon.

Question 13

How do the chemical structures such as bonding and branching impact the structure, properties, and functions of the digestible carbohydrates and fibers found in food?

Accepted Answer

The type of glycosidic bond determines d

Question 14

What percentage of the people in the U.S. with diabetes are reported to have type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 to 25% 
B) 50 to 55 % 
C) 70 to 75% 
D) 90 to 95% 
A) 20 to 25% 
B) 50 to 55 % 
C) 70 to 75% 
D) 90 to 95%

Question 15

The average daily intake of fiber in the U.S. equals about _____ of what is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 50% 
D) 66% 
A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 50% 
D) 66%

Question 16

Is it likely that insulin can  ever be given effectively in "pill" form?

Accepted Answer

No; insulin is a pro

Question 17

Glucose and galactose are absorbed by which transport mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) Vesicular active transport 
B) Carrier-mediated active transport 
C) Facilitated diffusion 
D) Diffusion 
A) Vesicular active transport 
B) Carrier-mediated active transport 
C) Facilitated diffusion 
D) Diffusion

Question 18

Jane’s one-day intake revealed that she consumed the following carbohydrate sources: 2 cups of cornflakes, 2 slices of whole-grain bread, 1 cup white rice, 1 cup of fresh fruit, 1 cup broccoli, and 1 cup tossed salad. What does she need to do to improve her intake to meet MyPlate recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) Replace the cornflakes or white rice with a whole-grain alternative 
B) Add at least an additional ½-cup serving of fruit 
C) Add at least an additional 1-cup serving of vegetable 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) Replace the cornflakes or white rice with a whole-grain alternative 
B) Add at least an additional ½-cup serving of fruit 
C) Add at least an additional 1-cup serving of vegetable 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 19

What is the term for the impact of different foods on the size and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar spine 
B) Glucagon spike 
C) Glycemic response 
D) Carbohydrate reaction 
A) Sugar spine 
B) Glucagon spike 
C) Glycemic response 
D) Carbohydrate reaction

Question 20

Insulin does not promote:

Accepted Answer

A) protein synthesis. 
B) uptake of glucose into muscle and adipose tissue cells. 
C) glycogenolysis. 
D) fat synthesis in adipose tissue. 
A) protein synthesis. 
B) uptake of glucose into muscle and adipose tissue cells. 
C) glycogenolysis. 
D) fat synthesis in adipose tissue.

Glycogen is highly branched, just like which other polysaccharide?

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?

Why do so many cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed?

A person with type 2 diabetes has his blood insulin level checked by his doctor. Which of the following most likely describes his blood insulin level?

What is the major food source of galactose?

Which statement is false?

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

The starch can be found in which component of grain?

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

What is the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (in pounds per year per person) by Americans estimated by the USDA?

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

How do the chemical structures such as bonding and branching impact the structure, properties, and functions of the digestible carbohydrates and fibers found in food?

What percentage of the people in the U.S. with diabetes are reported to have type 2 diabetes?

The average daily intake of fiber in the U.S. equals about _____ of what is recommended.

Is it likely that insulin can ever be given effectively in "pill" form?

Glucose and galactose are absorbed by which transport mechanism?

Jane’s one-day intake revealed that she consumed the following carbohydrate sources: 2 cups of cornflakes, 2 slices of whole-grain bread, 1 cup white rice, 1 cup of fresh fruit, 1 cup broccoli, and 1 cup tossed salad. What does she need to do to improve her intake to meet MyPlate recommendations?

What is the term for the impact of different foods on the size and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal?

Insulin does not promote:

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Glycogen is highly branched, just like which other polysaccharide?

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?

Why do so many cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed?

A person with type 2 diabetes has his blood insulin level checked by his doctor. Which of the following most likely describes his blood insulin level?

What is the major food source of galactose?

Which statement is false?

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

The starch can be found in which component of grain?

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

What is the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (in pounds per year per person) by Americans estimated by the USDA?

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

How do the chemical structures such as bonding and branching impact the structure, properties, and functions of the digestible carbohydrates and fibers found in food?

What percentage of the people in the U.S. with diabetes are reported to have type 2 diabetes?

The average daily intake of fiber in the U.S. equals about _____ of what is recommended.

Is it likely that insulin can ever be given effectively in "pill" form?

Glucose and galactose are absorbed by which transport mechanism?

Jane’s one-day intake revealed that she consumed the following carbohydrate sources: 2 cups of cornflakes, 2 slices of whole-grain bread, 1 cup white rice, 1 cup of fresh fruit, 1 cup broccoli, and 1 cup tossed salad. What does she need to do to improve her intake to meet MyPlate recommendations?

What is the term for the impact of different foods on the size and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal?

Insulin does not promote:

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters