Question 1

​Insulin resistance is characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​elevated levels of serum insulin only 
B) significant weight gain only 
C) elevated levels of glucose only 
D) elevated levels of serum insulin and significant weight gain 
E) ​elevated levels of serum insulin and elevated levels of glucose 
A) ​elevated levels of serum insulin only 
B) significant weight gain only 
C) elevated levels of glucose only 
D) elevated levels of serum insulin and significant weight gain 
E) ​elevated levels of serum insulin and elevated levels of glucose

Question 2

Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child,a girl,in a few months.Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her.Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life,but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant.Tamara was recently tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels.
Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4.He monitors his blood glucose levels several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood glucose.Martin has always been a healthy weight,but he does not exercise regularly.His dietary habits also need to be improved to help manage his blood glucose levels.Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems
-Which breakfast has a low glycemic index and would be a good choice for Tamara and Martin in the morning?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​white bread and homemade strawberry jam 
B) Special K with low-fat milk 
C) black coffee and a scone 
D) a frozen waffle and syrup 
E) ​oatmeal with low-fat milk and a banana 
A) ​white bread and homemade strawberry jam 
B) Special K with low-fat milk 
C) black coffee and a scone 
D) a frozen waffle and syrup 
E) ​oatmeal with low-fat milk and a banana

Question 3

Severe cases of hypoglycemia can lead to coma.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops in infants.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​diabesity

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals

Question 6

What is the glycemic load for a 4-teaspoon serving of table sugar that contains 16 grams of carbohydrates and has a glycemic index of 68?

Accepted Answer

A) ​4.25 
B) 10.88 
C) 68 
D) 94.50 
E) ​1088 
A) ​4.25 
B) 10.88 
C) 68 
D) 94.50 
E) ​1088

Question 7

Insulin is a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​hormone 
B) amino acid 
C) complex carbohydrate 
D) simple sugar 
E) ​glycerol 
A) ​hormone 
B) amino acid 
C) complex carbohydrate 
D) simple sugar 
E) ​glycerol

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​immune system

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 9

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​insulin

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals

Question 10

Ronald has a waist circumference of 43 inches,a fasting blood glucose of 102 mg/dL,a blood pressure of 140/90,and a blood triglyceride level of 200 mg/dL.Which health problem does Ronald most likely have?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​type 2 diabetes 
B) fatty liver disease 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) metabolic syndrome 
E) ​prediabetes 
A) ​type 2 diabetes 
B) fatty liver disease 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) metabolic syndrome 
E) ​prediabetes

Question 11

Common signs of elevated blood glucose levels include _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​increased thirst 
B) infrequent urination 
C) weight gain 
D) restlessness 
E) ​decreased hunger 
A) ​increased thirst 
B) infrequent urination 
C) weight gain 
D) restlessness 
E) ​decreased hunger

Question 12

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​autoimmune disease

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals

Question 13

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 14

​Hemoglobin A1c represents blood glucose levels over _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​a couple hours 
B) 24 hours 
C) a week 
D) a month 
E) ​several months 
A) ​a couple hours 
B) 24 hours 
C) a week 
D) a month 
E) ​several months

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​fatty liver disease

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 16

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​type 1 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 17

Type 1 diabetes was called _____ in the past.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​adult-onset diabetes 
B) juvenile-onset diabetes 
C) non-insulin-dependent diabetes 
D) adult-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes 
E) ​juvenile-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes 
A) ​adult-onset diabetes 
B) juvenile-onset diabetes 
C) non-insulin-dependent diabetes 
D) adult-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes 
E) ​juvenile-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes

Question 18

​Which food has the highest glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A) ​banana 
B) honey 
C) baked potato 
D) raisins 
E) ​tomato juice 
A) ​banana 
B) honey 
C) baked potato 
D) raisins 
E) ​tomato juice

Question 19

Physical activity is generally part of a diabetes care plan because it _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​increases immune system response 
B) increases resting heart rate 
C) improves insulin utilization 
D) increases blood pressure 
E) ​improves bone density 
A) ​increases immune system response 
B) increases resting heart rate 
C) improves insulin utilization 
D) increases blood pressure 
E) ​improves bone density

Question 20

Insulin is produced by the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​liver 
B) pancreas 
C) gallbladder 
D) kidneys 
E) ​muscles 
A) ​liver 
B) pancreas 
C) gallbladder 
D) kidneys 
E) ​muscles

Exam 13: Diabetes Now

​Insulin resistance is characterized by _____.

Severe cases of hypoglycemia can lead to coma.​

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops in infants.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​diabesity

What is the glycemic load for a 4-teaspoon serving of table sugar that contains 16 grams of carbohydrates and has a glycemic index of 68?

Insulin is a(n)_____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​immune system

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​insulin

Ronald has a waist circumference of 43 inches,a fasting blood glucose of 102 mg/dL,a blood pressure of 140/90,and a blood triglyceride level of 200 mg/dL.Which health problem does Ronald most likely have?​

Common signs of elevated blood glucose levels include _____.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​autoimmune disease

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​diabetes

​Hemoglobin A1c represents blood glucose levels over _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​fatty liver disease

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes was called _____ in the past.​

​Which food has the highest glycemic index?

Physical activity is generally part of a diabetes care plan because it _____.​

Insulin is produced by the _____.​

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

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Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

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Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

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Filters

Insulin resistance is characterized by _____.

Severe cases of hypoglycemia can lead to coma.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops in infants.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -diabesity

Insulin is a(n)_____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -immune system

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -insulin

Ronald has a waist circumference of 43 inches,a fasting blood glucose of 102 mg/dL,a blood pressure of 140/90,and a blood triglyceride level of 200 mg/dL.Which health problem does Ronald most likely have?

Common signs of elevated blood glucose levels include _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -autoimmune disease

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -diabetes

Hemoglobin A1c represents blood glucose levels over _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -fatty liver disease

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes was called _____ in the past.

Which food has the highest glycemic index?

Physical activity is generally part of a diabetes care plan because it _____.

Insulin is produced by the _____.