Question 1

Which hormone promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen and body fat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The __________ is the change in blood glucose following the ingestion of a specific food

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is the change in blood...

Question 3

Because humans lack the _____ needed to digest two of the oligosaccharides commonly found in dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, these foods are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes 
B) gastric acid 
C) raffinose 
D) stachyose 
A) enzymes 
B) gastric acid 
C) raffinose 
D) stachyose

Question 4

Which symptom is not associated with  type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain 
B) Weight loss 
C) Extreme thirst 
D) Frequent urination 
A) Weight gain 
B) Weight loss 
C) Extreme thirst 
D) Frequent urination

Question 5

How can the long-term complications associated with diabetes and insulin resistance be avoided?

Accepted Answer

By maintaining blood sugar at

Question 6

Your physician has just reported that your fasting glucose is within the normal range. It is:

Accepted Answer

A) <100 mg/ dL. 
B) <150 mg/dL. 
C) <200 mg/dL. 
D) <250 mg/dL. 
A) <100 mg/ dL. 
B) <150 mg/dL. 
C) <200 mg/dL. 
D) <250 mg/dL.

Question 7

Ketones are formed from _____ when there is a relative absence of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids, glucose 
B) glucose, glycogen 
C) glucose, fatty acids 
D) fatty acids, glycogen 
A) fatty acids, glucose 
B) glucose, glycogen 
C) glucose, fatty acids 
D) fatty acids, glycogen

Question 8

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 125 
B) 150 
C) 175 
D) 200 
A) 125 
B) 150 
C) 175 
D) 200

Question 9

Children are never diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most case of type 2 diabetes are attributed to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) lifestyle 
B) environmental pollution 
C) genetics 
D) infection 
A) lifestyle 
B) environmental pollution 
C) genetics 
D) infection

Question 11

When was diabetes mellitus first described?

Accepted Answer

A) In the last 100 years 
B) 500 years ago 
C) 1,000 years ago 
D) Over 2,000 years ago 
A) In the last 100 years 
B) 500 years ago 
C) 1,000 years ago 
D) Over 2,000 years ago

Question 12

If Joe starts to take a new medication and subsequently develops diabetes mellitus, the disease is called:

Accepted Answer

A) type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B) type 1 diabetes mellitus. 
C) gestational diabetes mellitus. 
D) primary diabetes mellitus. 
E) secondary diabetes mellitus. 
A) type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B) type 1 diabetes mellitus. 
C) gestational diabetes mellitus. 
D) primary diabetes mellitus. 
E) secondary diabetes mellitus.

Question 13

A rating system called the __________ is used to categorize foods according to their relative glycemic responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A rating system called the __________ is...

Question 14

Treatment of type 1 diabetes focuses on balancing _____ with a healthy diet and physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) weight control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) insulin injections 
D) glucose injections 
A) weight control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) insulin injections 
D) glucose injections

Question 15

Dietary fiber has been shown to contribute to healthy bowel function and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) diminish blood glucose regulation 
B) increase blood cholesterol levels 
C) prevent colon cancer 
D) promote satiety 
A) diminish blood glucose regulation 
B) increase blood cholesterol levels 
C) prevent colon cancer 
D) promote satiety

Question 16

What percentage of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 18% 
C) 9% 
D) 21% 
A) 5% 
B) 18% 
C) 9% 
D) 21%

Question 17

Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and in response to increased blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why are humans unable to digest fiber, and why is this beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Fiber contains @#LAT-DLM&-glycosidic bonds that ar

Question 19

The glycemic load takes into account the:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate content of a food and glycemic index of a food. 
B) fiber content of a food and glycemic index of a food. 
C) carbohydrate and fiber content of a food. 
D) calorie content and glycemic index of a food. 
A) carbohydrate content of a food and glycemic index of a food. 
B) fiber content of a food and glycemic index of a food. 
C) carbohydrate and fiber content of a food. 
D) calorie content and glycemic index of a food.

Question 20

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Being of African, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Island descent 
B) Having triglycerides $\ge$250 mg/dL 
C) Having HDL cholesterol $\le$ 35 mg/dL 
D) Being under the age of 20 
A) Being of African, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Island descent 
B) Having triglycerides $\ge$250 mg/dL 
C) Having HDL cholesterol $\le$ 35 mg/dL 
D) Being under the age of 20

Which hormone promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen and body fat?

The __________ is the change in blood glucose following the ingestion of a specific food

Because humans lack the _____ needed to digest two of the oligosaccharides commonly found in dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, these foods are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.

Which symptom is not associated with type 1 diabetes?

How can the long-term complications associated with diabetes and insulin resistance be avoided?

Your physician has just reported that your fasting glucose is within the normal range. It is:

Ketones are formed from _ when there is a relative absence of _.

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

Children are never diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Most case of type 2 diabetes are attributed to _____.

When was diabetes mellitus first described?

If Joe starts to take a new medication and subsequently develops diabetes mellitus, the disease is called:

A rating system called the __________ is used to categorize foods according to their relative glycemic responses.

Treatment of type 1 diabetes focuses on balancing _____ with a healthy diet and physical activity.

Dietary fiber has been shown to contribute to healthy bowel function and _____.

What percentage of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes?

Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and in response to increased blood glucose.

Why are humans unable to digest fiber, and why is this beneficial?

The glycemic load takes into account the:

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with type 2 diabetes?

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Which hormone promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen and body fat?

The __________ is the change in blood glucose following the ingestion of a specific food

Because humans lack the _____ needed to digest two of the oligosaccharides commonly found in dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, these foods are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.

Which symptom is not associated with type 1 diabetes?

How can the long-term complications associated with diabetes and insulin resistance be avoided?

Your physician has just reported that your fasting glucose is within the normal range. It is:

Ketones are formed from _____ when there is a relative absence of _____.

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

Children are never diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Most case of type 2 diabetes are attributed to _____.

When was diabetes mellitus first described?

If Joe starts to take a new medication and subsequently develops diabetes mellitus, the disease is called:

A rating system called the __________ is used to categorize foods according to their relative glycemic responses.

Treatment of type 1 diabetes focuses on balancing _____ with a healthy diet and physical activity.

Dietary fiber has been shown to contribute to healthy bowel function and _____.

What percentage of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes?

Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and in response to increased blood glucose.

Why are humans unable to digest fiber, and why is this beneficial?

The glycemic load takes into account the:

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with type 2 diabetes?

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

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Ketones are formed from _ when there is a relative absence of _.