Question 1

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

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

How much dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber are required for good health, and which foods provide beneficial sources?

Accepted Answer

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Question 6

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A) His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin. 
B) His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon. 
C) His blood contains glucagon but no insulin. 
D) His blood contains insulin but no glucagon. 
A) His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin. 
B) His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon. 
C) His blood contains glucagon but no insulin. 
D) His blood contains insulin but no glucagon.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

_______________ results when the pancreas is not longer able to produce insulin

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ results when the pancreas is not...

Question 11

Which of the following is an FDA-approved health claim for fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) "Diets low in fat and rich in high-fiber foods reduce the risk of heart disease." 
B) "Diets high in whole-grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers." 
C) "Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of most cancers." 
D) "Diets low in fat and rich in whole oats and psyllium seed husk reduce the incidence of heart disease." 
A) "Diets low in fat and rich in high-fiber foods reduce the risk of heart disease." 
B) "Diets high in whole-grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers." 
C) "Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of most cancers." 
D) "Diets low in fat and rich in whole oats and psyllium seed husk reduce the incidence of heart disease."

Question 12

The body's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _____ and _____

Accepted Answer

A) limitless, reversible 
B) limited, irreversible 
C) limitless, irreversible 
D) limited, reversible 
A) limitless, reversible 
B) limited, irreversible 
C) limitless, irreversible 
D) limited, reversible

Question 13

A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty in digesting _____

Accepted Answer

A) most disaccharides 
B) yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream 
C) foods containing high-fructose corn syrup 
D) most monosaccharides 
A) most disaccharides 
B) yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream 
C) foods containing high-fructose corn syrup 
D) most monosaccharides

Question 14

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle can influence the development

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Fiber contains F1F1F1S1F1F1F10-glycosid

Question 16

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 17

Glucose enters cells via:

Accepted Answer

A) endocytosis. 
B) osmosis. 
C) exocytosis. 
D) facilitated diffusion. 
A) endocytosis. 
B) osmosis. 
C) exocytosis. 
D) facilitated diffusion.

Question 18

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 19

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellulose 
B) Hemicellulose 
C) Lignin 
D) Pectin 
A) Cellulose 
B) Hemicellulose 
C) Lignin 
D) Pectin

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

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

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

How much dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber are required for good health, and which foods provide beneficial sources?

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago Which of the following best describes what is happening?

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

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

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

_______________ results when the pancreas is not longer able to produce insulin

Which of the following is an FDA-approved health claim for fiber?

The body's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _ and _

A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty in digesting _____

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

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

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Glucose enters cells via:

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

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

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

The Science of Nutrition

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Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

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Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

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

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

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

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

How much dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber are required for good health, and which foods provide beneficial sources?

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago Which of the following best describes what is happening?

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

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

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

_______________ results when the pancreas is not longer able to produce insulin

Which of the following is an FDA-approved health claim for fiber?

The body's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _____ and _____

A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty in digesting _____

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

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

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Glucose enters cells via:

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

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

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

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary 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's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _ and _