Question 1

Digestion of most starch begins in the:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth 
B) esophagus 
C) stomach 
D) small intestine 
E) colon 
A) mouth 
B) esophagus 
C) stomach 
D) small intestine 
E) colon

Question 2

Explain why, gram for gram, carbohydrate-rich foods contribute less to body fatness than fat-rich foods.

Accepted Answer

Gram for gram, carbohydrates donate fewe

Question 3

What is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Although glucose can be converted into b

Question 4

Which of the following foods would you choose as an effective stool-softening agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Oat bran 
B) Milk 
C) White rice 
D) Cheese 
E) Peanut butter 
A) Oat bran 
B) Milk 
C) White rice 
D) Cheese 
E) Peanut butter

Question 5

Diabetes or hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose regulation fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) In diabetes, the blood glucose level always falls below normal after a meal. 
B) In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas increases the production of insulin. 
C) In type 2 diabetes, the body cells take up bile in place of insulin. 
D) Controlling carbohydrate and calorie intakes helps in modulating blood glucose. 
E) Physical activity has no effect in diabetes management. 
A) In diabetes, the blood glucose level always falls below normal after a meal. 
B) In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas increases the production of insulin. 
C) In type 2 diabetes, the body cells take up bile in place of insulin. 
D) Controlling carbohydrate and calorie intakes helps in modulating blood glucose. 
E) Physical activity has no effect in diabetes management.

Question 7

The potential harmful effects of too much fiber include:

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A) hypoglycemia 
B) limited absorption of iron, zinc, or calcium 
C) uncontrollable food cravings 
D) hyperglycemia 
E) chronic diarrhea 
A) hypoglycemia 
B) limited absorption of iron, zinc, or calcium 
C) uncontrollable food cravings 
D) hyperglycemia 
E) chronic diarrhea

Question 8

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories, you could:

Accepted Answer

A) chill sweet foods before eating them 
B) increase the sugar added to recipes by one-half 
C) add beverages containing concentrated juice sweeteners 
D) stir in spices such as marjoram, basil, or oregano 
E) add small amounts of nonnutritive sweeteners to foods 
A) chill sweet foods before eating them 
B) increase the sugar added to recipes by one-half 
C) add beverages containing concentrated juice sweeteners 
D) stir in spices such as marjoram, basil, or oregano 
E) add small amounts of nonnutritive sweeteners to foods

Question 9

Starch digestion is complete by the time food reaches the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Grapes and concentrated grape juice both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are more protein dense 
B) they contain more sucrose and less fructose 
C) they are less nutrient dense 
D) they provide fiber and phytochemicals 
E) they are essentially calorie-free 
A) they are more protein dense 
B) they contain more sucrose and less fructose 
C) they are less nutrient dense 
D) they provide fiber and phytochemicals 
E) they are essentially calorie-free

Question 11

Which of the following foods should a patient with diabetes avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Barley 
B) Apple 
C) Legumes 
D) White rice 
E) Rolled oats 
A) Barley 
B) Apple 
C) Legumes 
D) White rice 
E) Rolled oats

Question 12

The disaccharides include:

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) It is characterized by abnormally low blood glucose and anxiety. 
B) It is characterized by high blood glucose levels and weight gain. 
C) It is a disease in which sacs or pouches balloon out of the intestinal wall. 
D) It is a disease in which the appendix swells and bursts. 
E) It is a condition in which the body resists protein digestion. 
A) It is characterized by abnormally low blood glucose and anxiety. 
B) It is characterized by high blood glucose levels and weight gain. 
C) It is a disease in which sacs or pouches balloon out of the intestinal wall. 
D) It is a disease in which the appendix swells and bursts. 
E) It is a condition in which the body resists protein digestion.

Question 14

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for the functioning of the brain and nerves?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) Ketones 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Fats 
E) Fibers 
A) Proteins 
B) Ketones 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Fats 
E) Fibers

Question 15

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber can be broken down to glucose. 
B) Soluble fiber reduces complications from diverticulosis. 
C) Insoluble fiber aids in easing stool elimination. 
D) Fiber always contains antioxidants. 
E) Insoluble fiber can help lower the risk of diabetes. 
A) Fiber can be broken down to glucose. 
B) Soluble fiber reduces complications from diverticulosis. 
C) Insoluble fiber aids in easing stool elimination. 
D) Fiber always contains antioxidants. 
E) Insoluble fiber can help lower the risk of diabetes.

Question 16

The best way to achieve a desirable fiber intake is to include _____ in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) fruits, vegetables, and grains 
B) enriched processed foods 
C) refined grains and added sugars 
D) yogurt with live cultures 
E) a variety of meats 
A) fruits, vegetables, and grains 
B) enriched processed foods 
C) refined grains and added sugars 
D) yogurt with live cultures 
E) a variety of meats

Question 17

Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy to the body because:

Accepted Answer

A) the glucose obtained from them is an important fuel for most of the body's cells 
B) they provide amino acids that are the preferred energy sources for body processes 
C) ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells 
D) fats cannot provide energy for cellular processes 
E) they provide ketone bodies that are the preferred energy sources of the body's cells 
A) the glucose obtained from them is an important fuel for most of the body's cells 
B) they provide amino acids that are the preferred energy sources for body processes 
C) ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells 
D) fats cannot provide energy for cellular processes 
E) they provide ketone bodies that are the preferred energy sources of the body's cells

Question 18

The DRI for total carbohydrates for an average-sized adult is _____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 75 
C) 100 
D) 130 
E) 200 
A) 50 
B) 75 
C) 100 
D) 130 
E) 200

Question 19

All of the following compounds are fibers except :

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A) glycogen 
B) cellulose 
C) hemicellulose 
D) pectin 
E) lignin 
A) glycogen 
B) cellulose 
C) hemicellulose 
D) pectin 
E) lignin

Question 20

Fructose creates appetite-regulating signals directly in the brain and raises the blood insulin level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Digestion of most starch begins in the:

Explain why, gram for gram, carbohydrate-rich foods contribute less to body fatness than fat-rich foods.

What is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate? Explain.

Which of the following foods would you choose as an effective stool-softening agent?

Diabetes or hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose regulation fails.

Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?

The potential harmful effects of too much fiber include:

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories, you could:

Starch digestion is complete by the time food reaches the small intestine.

Grapes and concentrated grape juice both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Which of the following foods should a patient with diabetes avoid?

The disaccharides include:

Which of the following statements is true of hypoglycemia?

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for the functioning of the brain and nerves?

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?

The best way to achieve a desirable fiber intake is to include _____ in the diet.

Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy to the body because:

The DRI for total carbohydrates for an average-sized adult is _____ grams per day.

All of the following compounds are fibers except :

Fructose creates appetite-regulating signals directly in the brain and raises the blood insulin level.

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Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

Digestion of most starch begins in the:

Explain why, gram for gram, carbohydrate-rich foods contribute less to body fatness than fat-rich foods.

What is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate? Explain.

Which of the following foods would you choose as an effective stool-softening agent?

Diabetes or hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose regulation fails.

Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?

The potential harmful effects of too much fiber include:

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories, you could:

Starch digestion is complete by the time food reaches the small intestine.

Grapes and concentrated grape juice both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Which of the following foods should a patient with diabetes avoid?

The disaccharides include:

Which of the following statements is true of hypoglycemia?

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for the functioning of the brain and nerves?

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?

The best way to achieve a desirable fiber intake is to include _____ in the diet.

Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy to the body because:

The DRI for total carbohydrates for an average-sized adult is _____ grams per day.

All of the following compounds are fibers except :

Fructose creates appetite-regulating signals directly in the brain and raises the blood insulin level.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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