Question 1

Epinephrine, a hormone, helps increase blood glucose levels by promoting glycogenolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What whether a carbohydrate is digestible or indigestible?

Accepted Answer

A) The type of glycosidic bond 
B) The amount of carbohydrate eaten at the same time 
C) Whether or not the food is cooked 
D) Whether or not the food contains monosaccharides 
A) The type of glycosidic bond 
B) The amount of carbohydrate eaten at the same time 
C) Whether or not the food is cooked 
D) Whether or not the food contains monosaccharides

Question 3

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Apples, oranges, and/or grapes 
B) Cereal, rice, and/or potatoes 
C) Dried beans, soybeans, peas, and/or lentils 
D) Hamburger, chicken, and/or pork 
A) Apples, oranges, and/or grapes 
B) Cereal, rice, and/or potatoes 
C) Dried beans, soybeans, peas, and/or lentils 
D) Hamburger, chicken, and/or pork

Question 4

Which of the following artificial sweeteners contains phenylalanine and thus poses a potential risk to people who have the genetic condition phenylketonuria?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal 
B) Sugar Twin 
C) Sweet One 
D) Splenda 
A) Equal 
B) Sugar Twin 
C) Sweet One 
D) Splenda

Question 5

Fermentable fibers promote selective growth of beneficial microflora and include pectin and cellulose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is it important that blood glucose levels be regulated, and how is this accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Since the brain and other components of

Question 8

Are “natural” sugars such as honey a healthier alternative than refined white sugar?

Accepted Answer

No; like refined sugars, natural sweeten

Question 9

__________ is secreted by the pancreatic beta-cells in response to increased blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is secreted by the pancreatic beta-cells...

Question 10

Tammy, a type 1 diabetic, consumes 2000 kcalories a day. How many grams of fiber should she consume per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 
B) 25 
C) 28 
D) 32 
A) 21 
B) 25 
C) 28 
D) 32

Question 11

How is starch digested?

Accepted Answer

While structurally different, the two fo

Question 12

How does the body's "fight-or-flight" response work?

Accepted Answer

The adrenal glands release the hormones

Question 13

The endosperm of the wheat kernel contains most of the kernel’s fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Risk factors associated with the temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) previous history of delivering a very large baby. 
B) weight gain between pregnancies. 
C) maternal age of over 35 years. 
D) being of Middle Eastern or Indian descent. 
A) previous history of delivering a very large baby. 
B) weight gain between pregnancies. 
C) maternal age of over 35 years. 
D) being of Middle Eastern or Indian descent.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the nutritional guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association for the management of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume carbohydrates mainly from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat milk 
B) Reduce energy intake to reduce body weight 
C) Exclude all high-sugar foods 
D) Limit foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and sodium 
A) Consume carbohydrates mainly from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat milk 
B) Reduce energy intake to reduce body weight 
C) Exclude all high-sugar foods 
D) Limit foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and sodium

Question 16

Ketogenesis:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in the pancreas. 
B) is the formation of ketones. 
C) is stimulated by glucagon. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) occurs in the pancreas. 
B) is the formation of ketones. 
C) is stimulated by glucagon. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 17

With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches.What this condition called?

Accepted Answer

A) Diverticulosis 
B) Flatulence 
C) PKU 
D) Diabetes 
A) Diverticulosis 
B) Flatulence 
C) PKU 
D) Diabetes

Question 18

The body stores glycogen primarily in the _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) brain, skeletal muscles 
B) liver, central nervous system 
C) muscles, central nervous system 
D) liver, skeletal muscles 
A) brain, skeletal muscles 
B) liver, central nervous system 
C) muscles, central nervous system 
D) liver, skeletal muscles

Question 19

Which hormone is an important regulator of glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucagon 
B) Epinephrine 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Insulin 
A) Glucagon 
B) Epinephrine 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Insulin

Question 20

You are a healthy individual, and you just ate breakfast. Therefore:

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon will be secreted by your pancreas. 
B) insulin will be secreted by your pancreas. 
C) your liver will break down glucagons. 
D) your blood glucose levels will decrease. 
A) glucagon will be secreted by your pancreas. 
B) insulin will be secreted by your pancreas. 
C) your liver will break down glucagons. 
D) your blood glucose levels will decrease.

Epinephrine, a hormone, helps increase blood glucose levels by promoting glycogenolysis.

What whether a carbohydrate is digestible or indigestible?

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners contains phenylalanine and thus poses a potential risk to people who have the genetic condition phenylketonuria?

Fermentable fibers promote selective growth of beneficial microflora and include pectin and cellulose.

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood.

Why is it important that blood glucose levels be regulated, and how is this accomplished?

Are “natural” sugars such as honey a healthier alternative than refined white sugar?

__________ is secreted by the pancreatic beta-cells in response to increased blood glucose.

Tammy, a type 1 diabetic, consumes 2000 kcalories a day. How many grams of fiber should she consume per day?

How is starch digested?

How does the body's "fight-or-flight" response work?

The endosperm of the wheat kernel contains most of the kernel’s fiber.

Risk factors associated with the temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy include all of the following except:

Which of the following is not one of the nutritional guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association for the management of type 2 diabetes?

Ketogenesis:

With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches.What this condition called?

The body stores glycogen primarily in the _ and _.

Which hormone is an important regulator of glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle?

You are a healthy individual, and you just ate breakfast. Therefore:

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Epinephrine, a hormone, helps increase blood glucose levels by promoting glycogenolysis.

What whether a carbohydrate is digestible or indigestible?

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners contains phenylalanine and thus poses a potential risk to people who have the genetic condition phenylketonuria?

Fermentable fibers promote selective growth of beneficial microflora and include pectin and cellulose.

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood.

Why is it important that blood glucose levels be regulated, and how is this accomplished?

Are “natural” sugars such as honey a healthier alternative than refined white sugar?

__________ is secreted by the pancreatic beta-cells in response to increased blood glucose.

Tammy, a type 1 diabetic, consumes 2000 kcalories a day. How many grams of fiber should she consume per day?

How is starch digested?

How does the body's "fight-or-flight" response work?

The endosperm of the wheat kernel contains most of the kernel’s fiber.

Risk factors associated with the temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy include all of the following except:

Which of the following is not one of the nutritional guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association for the management of type 2 diabetes?

Ketogenesis:

With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches.What this condition called?

The body stores glycogen primarily in the _____ and _____.

Which hormone is an important regulator of glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle?

You are a healthy individual, and you just ate breakfast. Therefore:

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

The body stores glycogen primarily in the _ and _.