Question 1

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) fructose 
C) lactose 
D) galactose 
A) glucose 
B) fructose 
C) lactose 
D) galactose C

Question 2

The glycemic index of a food can be measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming a carbohydrate to that caused by a reference food such as:

Accepted Answer

A) white bread. 
B) a banana. 
C) ice cream. 
D) oatmeal. 
A) white bread. 
B) a banana. 
C) ice cream. 
D) oatmeal. A

Question 3

Ice Cream
A carton of ice cream contains the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan.
-Refer to Ice Cream.How many artificial sweeteners are contained in the product?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) fructose 
B) starch 
C) maltose 
D) lactose 
A) fructose 
B) starch 
C) maltose 
D) lactose

Question 5

How would you respond to the statement that honey is more nutritious than white sugar?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods based on their effect on:

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose and insulin levels. 
B) blood pressure. 
C) weight. 
D) blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. 
A) blood glucose and insulin levels. 
B) blood pressure. 
C) weight. 
D) blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Question 7

High-fructose corn syrup is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) fructose and glucose. 
B) glucose and galactose. 
C) sucrose and maltitol. 
D) fructose and galactose. 
A) fructose and glucose. 
B) glucose and galactose. 
C) sucrose and maltitol. 
D) fructose and galactose.

Question 8

The artificial sweetener sucralose is made from:

Accepted Answer

A) sucrose. 
B) an amino acid. 
C) aspartame. 
D) maltose. 
A) sucrose. 
B) an amino acid. 
C) aspartame. 
D) maltose.

Question 9

most familiar source of sucrose is:

Accepted Answer

A) bread. 
B) table sugar. 
C) milk. 
D) meat. 
E) fruit. 
A) bread. 
B) table sugar. 
C) milk. 
D) meat. 
E) fruit.

Question 10

Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fiber intake.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

Accepted Answer

A) furnish the body with energy. 
B) provide material for synthesizing cell walls. 
C) synthesize fat. 
D) insulate the body to prevent heat loss. 
A) furnish the body with energy. 
B) provide material for synthesizing cell walls. 
C) synthesize fat. 
D) insulate the body to prevent heat loss.

Question 12

The artificial sweetener that is similar in structure to fructose is:

Accepted Answer

A) tagatose. 
B) neotame. 
C) sucralose. 
D) stevia. 
A) tagatose. 
B) neotame. 
C) sucralose. 
D) stevia.

Question 13

Of all the possible alternatives, why is carbohydrate the preferred energy source?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are considered the preferr

Question 14

_____ is a fiber found in all vegetables, fruits, and legumes.

Accepted Answer

A) Hemicelluose 
B) Pectin 
C) Mucilage 
D) Cellulose 
A) Hemicelluose 
B) Pectin 
C) Mucilage 
D) Cellulose

Question 15

Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

Accepted Answer

A) converting cholesterol into vitamin D. 
B) binding cholesterol and carrying it out of the body with the feces. 
C) blocking the absorption of bile. 
D) preventing the production of bile. 
A) converting cholesterol into vitamin D. 
B) binding cholesterol and carrying it out of the body with the feces. 
C) blocking the absorption of bile. 
D) preventing the production of bile.

Question 16

Does high-fructose corn syrup contribute to obesity more than other types of sugar? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following statements about excessive sugar consumption is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes cancer. 
B) It causes heart disease. 
C) It causes dental caries. 
D) It causes hyperactive behavior in children. 
A) It causes cancer. 
B) It causes heart disease. 
C) It causes dental caries. 
D) It causes hyperactive behavior in children.

Question 18

Most food fiber is kcalorie-free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the most effective at alleviating constipation?

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose 
B) pectin 
C) gums 
D) psyllium 
A) cellulose 
B) pectin 
C) gums 
D) psyllium

Question 20

richest sources of starch are:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits. 
B) grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) soybeans. 
A) fruits. 
B) grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) soybeans.

Exam 2: Carbohydrates

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

The glycemic index of a food can be measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming a carbohydrate to that caused by a reference food such as:

Ice Cream A carton of ice cream contains the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan. -Refer to Ice Cream.How many artificial sweeteners are contained in the product?

Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide?

How would you respond to the statement that honey is more nutritious than white sugar?

The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods based on their effect on:

High-fructose corn syrup is composed of:

The artificial sweetener sucralose is made from:

most familiar source of sucrose is:

Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fiber intake.

main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

The artificial sweetener that is similar in structure to fructose is:

Of all the possible alternatives, why is carbohydrate the preferred energy source?

_____ is a fiber found in all vegetables, fruits, and legumes.

Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

Does high-fructose corn syrup contribute to obesity more than other types of sugar? Explain your answer.

Which of the following statements about excessive sugar consumption is true?

Most food fiber is kcalorie-free.

Which of the following is the most effective at alleviating constipation?

richest sources of starch are:

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