Question 1

______ are pouches that protrude through the exterior wall of the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulcers 
B)  Diverticula 
C)  Colonostomies 
D)  Hernias 
A)  Ulcers 
B)  Diverticula 
C)  Colonostomies 
D)  Hernias

Question 2

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Disaccharide

Accepted Answer

A) Fibers that mostly do not dissolve in water and are not fermented by intestinal bacteria 
B) Class of sugars formed by chemically linking two monosaccharides 
C) Fibers that either dissolve or swell in water and are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine 
D) The simplest form of carbohydrate 
A) Fibers that mostly do not dissolve in water and are not fermented by intestinal bacteria 
B) Class of sugars formed by chemically linking two monosaccharides 
C) Fibers that either dissolve or swell in water and are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine 
D) The simplest form of carbohydrate

Question 3

Which hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Cortisol 
D)  Glucagon

Question 4

The natural alternative sweetener derived from a South American plant is called

Accepted Answer

A)  aspartame (Equal®). 
B)  saccharin (Sweet-n-Low®). 
C)  sucralose (Spenda®). 
D)  stevia (Sweet Leaf®, Truvia®). 
A)  aspartame (Equal®). 
B)  saccharin (Sweet-n-Low®). 
C)  sucralose (Spenda®). 
D)  stevia (Sweet Leaf®, Truvia®).

Question 5

The scientific name for milk sugar is

Accepted Answer

A)  maltose. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  mannose. 
D)  lactose. 
A)  maltose. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  mannose. 
D)  lactose.

Question 6

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starch to lactose to galactose 
B)  Starch to maltose to glucose 
C)  Starch to glycogen to glucose 
D)  Starch to sucrose to fructose 
A)  Starch to lactose to galactose 
B)  Starch to maltose to glucose 
C)  Starch to glycogen to glucose 
D)  Starch to sucrose to fructose

Question 7

Dietary fibers primarily are

Accepted Answer

A)  polysaccharides. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  disaccharides. 
D)  monosaccharides. 
A)  polysaccharides. 
B)  polypeptides. 
C)  disaccharides. 
D)  monosaccharides.

Question 8

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Fasting hypoglycemia

Accepted Answer

A) Chronically high blood sugar that is due to lack of insulin production 
B) Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars 
C) Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance 
D) Low blood glucose that follows a day or so of fasting 
A) Chronically high blood sugar that is due to lack of insulin production 
B) Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars 
C) Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance 
D) Low blood glucose that follows a day or so of fasting

Question 9

________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Fructose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Sucrose

Question 10

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolonged exposure of the teeth to simple sugars from snacks and drinks promotes dental caries. 
B)  A high-sugar diet causes hyperactivity among children. 
C)  A high sugar intake is not problematic as long as the overall diet is low in fat. 
D)  Natural sources of sugar, like honey, are lower in calories than their processed counterparts, such as high fructose corn syrup. 
A)  Prolonged exposure of the teeth to simple sugars from snacks and drinks promotes dental caries. 
B)  A high-sugar diet causes hyperactivity among children. 
C)  A high sugar intake is not problematic as long as the overall diet is low in fat. 
D)  Natural sources of sugar, like honey, are lower in calories than their processed counterparts, such as high fructose corn syrup.

Question 11

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 12

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Accepted Answer

A)  achieve a healthy body weight. 
B)  eat regular meals. 
C)  maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D)  avoid sugar. 
A)  achieve a healthy body weight. 
B)  eat regular meals. 
C)  maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D)  avoid sugar.

Question 13

________ is a condition in which one lacks the enzyme lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk allergy 
B)  Celiac disease 
C)  Lactose intolerance 
D)  Galactosemia 
A)  Milk allergy 
B)  Celiac disease 
C)  Lactose intolerance 
D)  Galactosemia

Question 14

Glycogen is

Accepted Answer

A)  a highly branched polysaccharide. 
B)  stored in the absence of dietary carbohydrate. 
C)  a straight chain of glucoses linked together. 
D)  a hormone for blood glucose regulation. 
A)  a highly branched polysaccharide. 
B)  stored in the absence of dietary carbohydrate. 
C)  a straight chain of glucoses linked together. 
D)  a hormone for blood glucose regulation.

Question 15

Which of the following is categorized as soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Aspartame

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 17

When blood glucose levels drop below normal, hormones signal the breakdown of ________, which releases glucose into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  stored fat 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  amino acids from muscle 
D)  ketones 
A)  stored fat 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  amino acids from muscle 
D)  ketones

Question 18

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Stevia

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 19

The hormone ________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon 
B)  insulin 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  glycogen 
A)  glucagon 
B)  insulin 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  glycogen

Question 20

The symptoms of diabetes may occur suddenly and may include

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme thirst and excessive urination. 
B)  chronic insomnia. 
C)  sudden weight gain. 
D)  decrease in appetite. 
A)  extreme thirst and excessive urination. 
B)  chronic insomnia. 
C)  sudden weight gain. 
D)  decrease in appetite.

______ are pouches that protrude through the exterior wall of the large intestine.

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Disaccharide

Which hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?

The natural alternative sweetener derived from a South American plant is called

The scientific name for milk sugar is

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

Dietary fibers primarily are

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Fasting hypoglycemia

________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

________ is a condition in which one lacks the enzyme lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

Glycogen is

Which of the following is categorized as soluble fiber?

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Aspartame

When blood glucose levels drop below normal, hormones signal the breakdown of ________, which releases glucose into the blood.

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Stevia

The hormone ________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

The symptoms of diabetes may occur suddenly and may include

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______ are pouches that protrude through the exterior wall of the large intestine.

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Disaccharide

Which hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?

The natural alternative sweetener derived from a South American plant is called

The scientific name for milk sugar is

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

Dietary fibers primarily are

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Fasting hypoglycemia

________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

________ is a condition in which one lacks the enzyme lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

Glycogen is

Which of the following is categorized as soluble fiber?

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Aspartame

When blood glucose levels drop below normal, hormones signal the breakdown of ________, which releases glucose into the blood.

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Stevia

The hormone ________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

The symptoms of diabetes may occur suddenly and may include

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Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

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