Question 1

How are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes most likely to differ from those of type 2?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatigue is present only in type 1 diabetes 
B) Frequent urination occurs only in type 1 diabetes 
C) Thirst is excessive only in type 1 diabetes 
D) Symptoms appear more rapidly in type 1 diabetes 
A) Fatigue is present only in type 1 diabetes 
B) Frequent urination occurs only in type 1 diabetes 
C) Thirst is excessive only in type 1 diabetes 
D) Symptoms appear more rapidly in type 1 diabetes

Question 2

_______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical conditions, or medication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical...

Question 3

Which monosaccaride is often called “blood sugar” and is the most abundant sugar in our bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Fructose 
C) Galactose 
D) Sucrose 
A) Glucose 
B) Fructose 
C) Galactose 
D) Sucrose

Question 4

A ___________ is a medical device used to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ is a medical device used...

Question 5

On food labels the term “sugar” usually refers to both added sugars and those that occur naturally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which one of the following would be considered an abnormal fasting plasma glucose level for a person with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 mg/dL 
B) 100 mg/dL 
C) 120 mg/dL 
D) 140 mg/dL 
A) 80 mg/dL 
B) 100 mg/dL 
C) 120 mg/dL 
D) 140 mg/dL

Question 7

Which ometabolic pathways increases glucose availability?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycogenesis 
B) Ketogenesis 
C) Gluconeogenesis 
D) None of the above 
A) Glycogenesis 
B) Ketogenesis 
C) Gluconeogenesis 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Pancreas 
C) Gallbladder 
D) Large intestine 
A) Liver 
B) Pancreas 
C) Gallbladder 
D) Large intestine

Question 9

Infants born to women with gestational diabetes may be at risk for developing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) gallbladder disorders 
B) kidney failure 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) type 2 diabetes 
A) gallbladder disorders 
B) kidney failure 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) type 2 diabetes

Question 10

What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets that are low in fat and cholesterol 
B) Diets that are high in vitamins and minerals 
C) Diets that provide whole grain and adequate amounts of dietary fiber 
D) Diets that are "natural" or organically based 
A) Diets that are low in fat and cholesterol 
B) Diets that are high in vitamins and minerals 
C) Diets that provide whole grain and adequate amounts of dietary fiber 
D) Diets that are "natural" or organically based

Question 11

What the Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrate for adults, in grams per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 130 
B) 150 
C) 160 
D) 180 
A) 130 
B) 150 
C) 160 
D) 180

Question 12

For the past 30 years, the _____ Indians have been studied by the NIH because the prevalence of diabetes within this population is 34% among men and 41% among women.

Accepted Answer

A) Inca 
B) Sioux 
C) Pima 
D) Iroquois 
A) Inca 
B) Sioux 
C) Pima 
D) Iroquois

Question 13

After she ate her usual dinner, Kamala had an ice cream sundae for dessert. Which metabolic process is predominating?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycogenesis 
B) Glucose synthesis 
C) Glycogenolysis 
D) Gluconeogenesis 
A) Glycogenesis 
B) Glucose synthesis 
C) Glycogenolysis 
D) Gluconeogenesis

Question 14

Body fat stores in the _____ region of the body pose a greater risk for type 2 diabetes than do _____.

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal, lower body fat stores 
B) lower, abdominal fat stores 
C) thigh, fat stores in the chest 
D) chest, fat stores in the thighs 
A) abdominal, lower body fat stores 
B) lower, abdominal fat stores 
C) thigh, fat stores in the chest 
D) chest, fat stores in the thighs

Question 15

Because of the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association is recommending that all adults be screened for type 2 diabetes beginning at what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 35 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50 
A) 35 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50

Question 16

Sucrose, maltose, and lactose all include the monosaccharide:

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) fructose. 
C) galactose. 
D) raffinose. 
A) glucose. 
B) fructose. 
C) galactose. 
D) raffinose.

Question 17

Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system 
B) liver 
C) muscle 
D) gallbladder 
A) central nervous system 
B) liver 
C) muscle 
D) gallbladder

Question 18

Why is type 1 diabetes considered an autoimmune disorder?

Accepted Answer

Researchers believe that in genetically

Question 19

Which component of grain is the best source of fiber?

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 20

How do the cells of diabetics compensate for  the lack of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) By metabolizing fat and muscle protein 
B) By utilizing glycogen 
C) By metabolizing enzymes 
D) By utilizing glucagons 
A) By metabolizing fat and muscle protein 
B) By utilizing glycogen 
C) By metabolizing enzymes 
D) By utilizing glucagons

How are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes most likely to differ from those of type 2?

_______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical conditions, or medication.

Which monosaccaride is often called “blood sugar” and is the most abundant sugar in our bodies?

A ___________ is a medical device used to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood.

On food labels the term “sugar” usually refers to both added sugars and those that occur naturally.

Which one of the following would be considered an abnormal fasting plasma glucose level for a person with diabetes?

Which ometabolic pathways increases glucose availability?

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Infants born to women with gestational diabetes may be at risk for developing _____.

What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?

What the Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrate for adults, in grams per day?

For the past 30 years, the _____ Indians have been studied by the NIH because the prevalence of diabetes within this population is 34% among men and 41% among women.

After she ate her usual dinner, Kamala had an ice cream sundae for dessert. Which metabolic process is predominating?

Body fat stores in the _ region of the body pose a greater risk for type 2 diabetes than do _.

Because of the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association is recommending that all adults be screened for type 2 diabetes beginning at what age?

Sucrose, maltose, and lactose all include the monosaccharide:

Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____.

Why is type 1 diabetes considered an autoimmune disorder?

Which component of grain is the best source of fiber?

How do the cells of diabetics compensate for the lack of glucose?

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How are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes most likely to differ from those of type 2?

_______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical conditions, or medication.

Which monosaccaride is often called “blood sugar” and is the most abundant sugar in our bodies?

A ___________ is a medical device used to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood.

On food labels the term “sugar” usually refers to both added sugars and those that occur naturally.

Which one of the following would be considered an abnormal fasting plasma glucose level for a person with diabetes?

Which ometabolic pathways increases glucose availability?

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Infants born to women with gestational diabetes may be at risk for developing _____.

What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?

What the Recommended Dietary Allowance for carbohydrate for adults, in grams per day?

For the past 30 years, the _____ Indians have been studied by the NIH because the prevalence of diabetes within this population is 34% among men and 41% among women.

After she ate her usual dinner, Kamala had an ice cream sundae for dessert. Which metabolic process is predominating?

Body fat stores in the _____ region of the body pose a greater risk for type 2 diabetes than do _____.

Because of the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association is recommending that all adults be screened for type 2 diabetes beginning at what age?

Sucrose, maltose, and lactose all include the monosaccharide:

Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____.

Why is type 1 diabetes considered an autoimmune disorder?

Which component of grain is the best source of fiber?

How do the cells of diabetics compensate for the lack of glucose?

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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Body fat stores in the _ region of the body pose a greater risk for type 2 diabetes than do _.