Question 1

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

Accepted Answer

A) 16th century 
B) 17th century 
C) 18th century 
D) 19th century 
A) 16th century 
B) 17th century 
C) 18th century 
D) 19th century

Question 2

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

Question 3

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Apples, oranges, and/or grapes 
B) Cereal, rice, and/or potatoes 
C) Dried beans, soybeans, peas, and/or lentils 
D) Hamburger, chicken, and/or pork 
A) Apples, oranges, and/or grapes 
B) Cereal, rice, and/or potatoes 
C) Dried beans, soybeans, peas, and/or lentils 
D) Hamburger, chicken, and/or pork

Question 4

Which of the following is the best defense in preventing long-term complications of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain blood glucose at close to normal levels. 
B) Avoid consuming concentrated sources of sugar and sweets. 
C) Eat roughly the same amount of food at each meal. 
D) Eat at roughly the same time each day. 
A) Maintain blood glucose at close to normal levels. 
B) Avoid consuming concentrated sources of sugar and sweets. 
C) Eat roughly the same amount of food at each meal. 
D) Eat at roughly the same time each day.

Question 5

An abnormally low level of glucose in the blood, or __________, can result in dizziness

Accepted Answer

The answer of An abnormally low level of glucose in...

Question 6

People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate cheese and yogurt, because during their manufacturing most of the lactose has been converted to _____

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) lactase 
C) amylose 
D) lactic acid 
A) glucose 
B) lactase 
C) amylose 
D) lactic acid

Question 7

The Institute of Medicine recommends that added sugars contribute no more than _____% of total kcalories

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 18 
C) 25 
D) 28 
A) 10 
B) 18 
C) 25 
D) 28

Question 8

What foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical US diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Honey and fruits 
B) Fruits and vegetables 
C) Fruit drinks and fruit beverages 
D) Foods and beverages sweetened with HFCS 
A) Honey and fruits 
B) Fruits and vegetables 
C) Fruit drinks and fruit beverages 
D) Foods and beverages sweetened with HFCS

Question 9

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 10

What is high-fructose corn syrup, and why has its use increased in the US?

Accepted Answer

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a glu

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

Jasmine requires 1700 kcalories daily If she follows the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume?

Accepted Answer

A) 76 to 110 
B) 85 to 122 
C) 150-170 
D) 191 to 276 
A) 76 to 110 
B) 85 to 122 
C) 150-170 
D) 191 to 276

Question 13

Amylose is _____, unlike amylopectin

Accepted Answer

A) a branched chain of glucose 
B) not absorbed by the body 
C) a linear chain of glucose 
D) found in the liver 
A) a branched chain of glucose 
B) not absorbed by the body 
C) a linear chain of glucose 
D) found in the liver

Question 14

Which organ is able to convert galactose and fructose into glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle 
B) Liver 
C) Small intestine 
D) Large intestine 
A) Muscle 
B) Liver 
C) Small intestine 
D) Large intestine

Question 15

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 16

What is the primary function of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) To facilitate synthesis of some amino acids 
B) To provide a ready source of glycosidic bonds 
C) To provide a source of energy to cells 
D) To facilitate synthesis of glycogen 
A) To facilitate synthesis of some amino acids 
B) To provide a ready source of glycosidic bonds 
C) To provide a source of energy to cells 
D) To facilitate synthesis of glycogen

Question 17

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which component of grain is rich in vitamins and minerals?

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 19

How many monosaccharides are contained in an oligosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) 3-10 
B) 10-50 
C) >50 but less than 100 
D) >100 
A) 3-10 
B) 10-50 
C) >50 but less than 100 
D) >100

Question 20

How is starch digested?

Accepted Answer

While structurally different, the two fo

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

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

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following is the best defense in preventing long-term complications of diabetes?

An abnormally low level of glucose in the blood, or __________, can result in dizziness

People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate cheese and yogurt, because during their manufacturing most of the lactose has been converted to _____

The Institute of Medicine recommends that added sugars contribute no more than _____% of total kcalories

What foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical US diet?

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

What is high-fructose corn syrup, and why has its use increased in the US?

Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _____

Jasmine requires 1700 kcalories daily If she follows the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume?

Amylose is _____, unlike amylopectin

Which organ is able to convert galactose and fructose into glucose?

The glycemic load takes into account the:

What is the primary function of glucose?

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood

Which component of grain is rich in vitamins and minerals?

How many monosaccharides are contained in an oligosaccharide?

How is starch digested?

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

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

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

Oligosaccharides can be found in which of the following foods?

Which of the following is the best defense in preventing long-term complications of diabetes?

An abnormally low level of glucose in the blood, or __________, can result in dizziness

People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate cheese and yogurt, because during their manufacturing most of the lactose has been converted to _____

The Institute of Medicine recommends that added sugars contribute no more than _____% of total kcalories

What foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical US diet?

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

What is high-fructose corn syrup, and why has its use increased in the US?

Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _____

Jasmine requires 1700 kcalories daily If she follows the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume?

Amylose is _____, unlike amylopectin

Which organ is able to convert galactose and fructose into glucose?

The glycemic load takes into account the:

What is the primary function of glucose?

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia results from excessive insulin levels in the blood

Which component of grain is rich in vitamins and minerals?

How many monosaccharides are contained in an oligosaccharide?

How is starch digested?

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