Question 1

Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arises most commonly in adulthood 
B)  Caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin 
C)  Often associated with obesity 
D)  Caused by lack of insulin production 
A)  Arises most commonly in adulthood 
B)  Caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin 
C)  Often associated with obesity 
D)  Caused by lack of insulin production

Question 2

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  maltose. 
A)  lactose. 
B)  sucrose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  maltose.

Question 3

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Fruits 
D)  Protein 
E)  Dairy 
A)  Grains 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Fruits 
D)  Protein 
E)  Dairy

Question 4

The ________ was a landmark, multisite study designed to improve glucose control and prevent the onset of diabetes. Most impressive is that individuals that followed a healthy dietary and physical activity pattern had better glucose control than individuals treated by medication.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral Management Trial (BMT) 
B)  Glucose Control Trial (GCT) 
C)  Prediabetes Pilot Program (PPP) 
D)  Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) 
A)  Behavioral Management Trial (BMT) 
B)  Glucose Control Trial (GCT) 
C)  Prediabetes Pilot Program (PPP) 
D)  Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Question 5

The major storage sites for glycogen are the

Accepted Answer

A)  muscles and liver. 
B)  kidney and muscles. 
C)  liver and kidney. 
D)  liver and pancreas. 
A)  muscles and liver. 
B)  kidney and muscles. 
C)  liver and kidney. 
D)  liver and pancreas.

Question 6

Soluble (viscous) fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  increase stool size significantly. 
B)  are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria. 
C)  cannot dissolve in water. 
D)  help to lower blood cholesterol. 
A)  increase stool size significantly. 
B)  are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria. 
C)  cannot dissolve in water. 
D)  help to lower blood cholesterol.

Question 7

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
B)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
C)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
D)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
A)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. 
B)  type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
C)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. 
D)  type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.

Question 8

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Amylose is

Accepted Answer

A)  a long, straight glucose chain. 
B)  branched glucose chains. 
C)  a long, straight fatty acid chain. 
D)  branched amino acid chains. 
A)  a long, straight glucose chain. 
B)  branched glucose chains. 
C)  a long, straight fatty acid chain. 
D)  branched amino acid chains.

Question 10

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Acesulfame-K

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 11

Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called

Accepted Answer

A)  phytofiber. 
B)  functional fiber. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  amylopectin. 
A)  phytofiber. 
B)  functional fiber. 
C)  dietary fiber. 
D)  amylopectin.

Question 12

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Insoluble (nonfermentable) fibers

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 13

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Grains 
D)  Sugar cane 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Fruits 
C)  Grains 
D)  Sugar cane

Question 14

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Soluble (viscous) fibers

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 15

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Luo han guo

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 16

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Type 2 diabetes

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 17

Glucose is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  levulose. 
B)  ribose. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  dextrose. 
A)  levulose. 
B)  ribose. 
C)  maltose. 
D)  dextrose.

Question 18

Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colon 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreatic 
D)  Stomach 
A)  Colon 
B)  Liver 
C)  Pancreatic 
D)  Stomach

Question 19

Starch consists of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 
B)  Glycerol 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Galactose 
A)  Fructose 
B)  Glycerol 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Galactose

Question 20

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Glucagon

Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

The ________ was a landmark, multisite study designed to improve glucose control and prevent the onset of diabetes. Most impressive is that individuals that followed a healthy dietary and physical activity pattern had better glucose control than individuals treated by medication.

The major storage sites for glycogen are the

Soluble (viscous) fibers

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Amylose is

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Acesulfame-K

Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Insoluble (nonfermentable) fibers

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Soluble (viscous) fibers

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Luo han guo

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Type 2 diabetes

Glucose is also known as

Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which type of cancer?

Starch consists of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

The ________ was a landmark, multisite study designed to improve glucose control and prevent the onset of diabetes. Most impressive is that individuals that followed a healthy dietary and physical activity pattern had better glucose control than individuals treated by medication.

The major storage sites for glycogen are the

Soluble (viscous) fibers

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Amylose is

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Acesulfame-K

Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Insoluble (nonfermentable) fibers

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Soluble (viscous) fibers

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Luo han guo

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Type 2 diabetes

Glucose is also known as

Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which type of cancer?

Starch consists of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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