Question 1

Examples of refined grain products include

Accepted Answer

A)  white potatoes and popcorn. 
B)  white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice. 
C)  bread flour, grits, white rice, and buckwheat. 
A)  white potatoes and popcorn. 
B)  white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice. 
C)  bread flour, grits, white rice, and buckwheat.

Question 2

Which of the following is incorrect about dietary fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are mostly polysaccharides. 
B)  The bonds between the sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes. 
C)  They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine. 
D)  They are absorbed in the large intestine. 
A)  They are mostly polysaccharides. 
B)  The bonds between the sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes. 
C)  They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine. 
D)  They are absorbed in the large intestine.

Question 3

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Fiber

Accepted Answer

A) Monosaccharide 
B) Disaccharide 
C) Cellulose 
D) Starch 
A) Monosaccharide 
B) Disaccharide 
C) Cellulose 
D) Starch

Question 4

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose, fructose, and lactose. 
B)  fructose, glucose, and galactose. 
C)  fructose, glucose, and maltose. 
D)  sucrose, fructose, and glucose. 
A)  glucose, fructose, and lactose. 
B)  fructose, glucose, and galactose. 
C)  fructose, glucose, and maltose. 
D)  sucrose, fructose, and glucose.

Question 5

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Sucralose

Accepted Answer

A) Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose. 
B) Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose. 
C) Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose. 
D) Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose. 
E) Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
F)Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose. 
A) Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose. 
B) Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose. 
C) Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose. 
D) Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose. 
E) Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
F)Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.

Question 6

Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli 
B)  Kidney beans 
C)  Whole wheat bread 
D)  Sunflower seeds 
A)  Broccoli 
B)  Kidney beans 
C)  Whole wheat bread 
D)  Sunflower seeds

Question 7

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called

Accepted Answer

A)  amylose. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  starch. 
A)  amylose. 
B)  fiber. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  starch.

Question 8

Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  stevia. 
B)  aspartame. 
C)  high fructose corn syrup. 
D)  saccharin. 
A)  stevia. 
B)  aspartame. 
C)  high fructose corn syrup. 
D)  saccharin.

Question 9

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  100 
C)  130 
D)  250 
A)  75 
B)  100 
C)  130 
D)  250

Question 10

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Accepted Answer

A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis. 
A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis.

Question 11

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose and glucose form sucrose. 
B)  Glucose and fructose form lactose. 
C)  Glucose and galactose form lactose. 
D)  Glucose and galactose form maltose. 
A)  Glucose and glucose form sucrose. 
B)  Glucose and fructose form lactose. 
C)  Glucose and galactose form lactose. 
D)  Glucose and galactose form maltose.

Question 12

Amylase is

Accepted Answer

A)  an indigestible fiber. 
B)  a branched chain of glucose units. 
C)  an enzyme that digests starch. 
D)  a straight chain of glucose units. 
A)  an indigestible fiber. 
B)  a branched chain of glucose units. 
C)  an enzyme that digests starch. 
D)  a straight chain of glucose units.

Question 13

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Accepted Answer

A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides. 
A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides.

Question 14

Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary fiber 
B)  saccharin 
C)  high fructose corn syrup 
D)  starch 
A)  dietary fiber 
B)  saccharin 
C)  high fructose corn syrup 
D)  starch

Question 15

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  insulin released from the pancreas. 
D)  glycogen stored in muscle. 
A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  insulin released from the pancreas. 
D)  glycogen stored in muscle.

Question 16

Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

Accepted Answer

A)  table sugar 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup 
C)  sucralose (Splenda) 
D)  honey 
A)  table sugar 
B)  high-fructose corn syrup 
C)  sucralose (Splenda) 
D)  honey

Question 17

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Galactose

Accepted Answer

A) Monosaccharide 
B) Disaccharide 
C) Cellulose 
D) Starch 
A) Monosaccharide 
B) Disaccharide 
C) Cellulose 
D) Starch

Question 18

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney beans 
B)  English muffins made with enriched flour 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Corn flakes 
A)  Kidney beans 
B)  English muffins made with enriched flour 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Corn flakes

Question 19

Which of the following is not included as one of the metabolic syndrome risk indicators?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure 
B)  High HDL cholesterol 
C)  High glucose 
D)  High triglycerides 
A)  High blood pressure 
B)  High HDL cholesterol 
C)  High glucose 
D)  High triglycerides

Question 20

Which of the following is a major source of lactose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk 
B)  Broccoli 
C)  Apples 
D)  Honey 
A)  Milk 
B)  Broccoli 
C)  Apples 
D)  Honey

Examples of refined grain products include

Which of the following is incorrect about dietary fibers?

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Fiber

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Sucralose

Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called

Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Amylase is

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Galactose

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

Which of the following is not included as one of the metabolic syndrome risk indicators?

Which of the following is a major source of lactose?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Examples of refined grain products include

Which of the following is incorrect about dietary fibers?

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Fiber

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Sucralose

Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called

Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Amylase is

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Galactose

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

Which of the following is not included as one of the metabolic syndrome risk indicators?

Which of the following is a major source of lactose?

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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