Question 1

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is derived from corn and consists of almost equal amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A) fructose and galactose. 
B) fructose and glucose. 
C) glucose and maltose. 
D) glucose and galactose. 
A) fructose and galactose. 
B) fructose and glucose. 
C) glucose and maltose. 
D) glucose and galactose.

Question 2

Kelly has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and requires 2400 kcalories per day. What is the maximum number of grams of carbohydrates she should consume in a day?

Accepted Answer

A) 210 
B) 240 
C) 270 
D) 300 
A) 210 
B) 240 
C) 270 
D) 300

Question 3

__________ is the formation of glycogen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the formation of glycogen....

Question 4

Soluble fiber can alleviate constipation, whereas insoluble fiber cannot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which means that when insulin is present, insulin-sensitive cells _____.

Accepted Answer

A) transfer glucose out of rather than into cells 
B) do not readily take up glucose 
C) utilize insulin too quickly 
D) utilize insulin to metabolize fat 
A) transfer glucose out of rather than into cells 
B) do not readily take up glucose 
C) utilize insulin too quickly 
D) utilize insulin to metabolize fat

Question 6

Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her brain needs to function?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids 
B) Liver glycogen 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Muscle glycogen 
A) Fatty acids 
B) Liver glycogen 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Muscle glycogen

Question 7

In the U.S., diabetes has become so widespread that it is estimated that one in every _____ people either have type 2 diabetes, will have it eventually, or have a family member with it.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 8

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas _____.

Accepted Answer

A) makes some, but insufficient, insulin 
B) produces an insulin that is rapidly destroyed 
C) can no longer produce insulin 
D) makes an ineffective insulin 
A) makes some, but insufficient, insulin 
B) produces an insulin that is rapidly destroyed 
C) can no longer produce insulin 
D) makes an ineffective insulin

Question 9

What does it mean if a tissue has “insulin-requiring glucose transporters”?

Accepted Answer

A) The tissue is said to have impaired glucose regulation. 
B) The tissue functions less effectively in the presence of insulin. 
C) The tissue requires insulin to stimulate the uptake of glucose. 
D) The tissue is not dependent on insulin for the uptake of glucose. 
A) The tissue is said to have impaired glucose regulation. 
B) The tissue functions less effectively in the presence of insulin. 
C) The tissue requires insulin to stimulate the uptake of glucose. 
D) The tissue is not dependent on insulin for the uptake of glucose.

Question 10

Which hormones work together to maintain the blood glucose level within an acceptable range?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin and cholecystokinin 
B) Cortisol and epinephrine 
C) Glucagon and insulin 
D) Amylopectin and glucagon 
A) Insulin and cholecystokinin 
B) Cortisol and epinephrine 
C) Glucagon and insulin 
D) Amylopectin and glucagon

Question 11

Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) amylose 
B) amylopectin 
C) disaccharides 
D) pectins 
A) amylose 
B) amylopectin 
C) disaccharides 
D) pectins

Question 12

Women who develop gestational diabetes are at increased 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 13

Since 1997, how has the American Diabetes Association classified the different types of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) According to age at onset 
B) According to the severity of the disease 
C) According to the type of treatment required 
D) According to etiology 
A) According to age at onset 
B) According to the severity of the disease 
C) According to the type of treatment required 
D) According to etiology

Question 14

Proteins called __________ assist in the relocation of glucose molecules across cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

glucose tr

Question 15

In the management of type 2 diabetes, how much weight loss is required to see a reduction in blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 lbs. 
B) 10 to 15 lbs. 
C) 15 to 20 lbs. 
D) 20 to 25 lbs. 
A) 5 to 10 lbs. 
B) 10 to 15 lbs. 
C) 15 to 20 lbs. 
D) 20 to 25 lbs.

Question 16

Insulin and glucagon play vital roles in blood glucose regulation as well as energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are sugar alcohols and do not promote tooth decay

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How is type 2 diabetes treated, and what are the treatment goals?

Accepted Answer

The treatment goal is to maintain blood

Question 19

Practically speaking, a “natural” sweetener like maple sugar is more nutrient dense than table sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Accumulation of, or abnormally high levels of, glucose in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is derived from corn and consists of almost equal amounts of:

Kelly has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and requires 2400 kcalories per day. What is the maximum number of grams of carbohydrates she should consume in a day?

__________ is the formation of glycogen.

Soluble fiber can alleviate constipation, whereas insoluble fiber cannot.

Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which means that when insulin is present, insulin-sensitive cells _____.

Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her brain needs to function?

In the U.S., diabetes has become so widespread that it is estimated that one in every _____ people either have type 2 diabetes, will have it eventually, or have a family member with it.

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas _____.

What does it mean if a tissue has “insulin-requiring glucose transporters”?

Which hormones work together to maintain the blood glucose level within an acceptable range?

Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _____.

Women who develop gestational diabetes are at increased risk for developing _____.

Since 1997, how has the American Diabetes Association classified the different types of diabetes?

Proteins called __________ assist in the relocation of glucose molecules across cell membranes.

In the management of type 2 diabetes, how much weight loss is required to see a reduction in blood glucose levels?

Insulin and glucagon play vital roles in blood glucose regulation as well as energy storage.

Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are sugar alcohols and do not promote tooth decay

How is type 2 diabetes treated, and what are the treatment goals?

Practically speaking, a “natural” sweetener like maple sugar is more nutrient dense than table sugar.

Accumulation of, or abnormally high levels of, glucose in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

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Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

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Energy Metabolism

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is derived from corn and consists of almost equal amounts of:

Kelly has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and requires 2400 kcalories per day. What is the maximum number of grams of carbohydrates she should consume in a day?

__________ is the formation of glycogen.

Soluble fiber can alleviate constipation, whereas insoluble fiber cannot.

Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which means that when insulin is present, insulin-sensitive cells _____.

Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her brain needs to function?

In the U.S., diabetes has become so widespread that it is estimated that one in every _____ people either have type 2 diabetes, will have it eventually, or have a family member with it.

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas _____.

What does it mean if a tissue has “insulin-requiring glucose transporters”?

Which hormones work together to maintain the blood glucose level within an acceptable range?

Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _____.

Women who develop gestational diabetes are at increased risk for developing _____.

Since 1997, how has the American Diabetes Association classified the different types of diabetes?

Proteins called __________ assist in the relocation of glucose molecules across cell membranes.

In the management of type 2 diabetes, how much weight loss is required to see a reduction in blood glucose levels?

Insulin and glucagon play vital roles in blood glucose regulation as well as energy storage.

Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are sugar alcohols and do not promote tooth decay

How is type 2 diabetes treated, and what are the treatment goals?

Practically speaking, a “natural” sweetener like maple sugar is more nutrient dense than table sugar.

Accumulation of, or abnormally high levels of, glucose in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

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