Question 1

Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing "good carbohydrates" in the diet. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing foods high in fiber but low in added sugars 
B)  Avoiding foods with a glycemic index above 70 
C)  Avoiding foods with a glycemic index below 55 
D)  Choosing small portions of low-calorie foods 
E)  Choosing foods that quickly raise blood glucose 
A)  Choosing foods high in fiber but low in added sugars 
B)  Avoiding foods with a glycemic index above 70 
C)  Avoiding foods with a glycemic index below 55 
D)  Choosing small portions of low-calorie foods 
E)  Choosing foods that quickly raise blood glucose

Question 2

Starch is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex carbohydrate 
B)  simple carbohydrate 
C)  fiber 
D)  gluten 
E)  monosaccharide 
A)  complex carbohydrate 
B)  simple carbohydrate 
C)  fiber 
D)  gluten 
E)  monosaccharide

Question 3

Eunice is a 60-year-old woman who is trying to increase the amount of fiber in her diet in order to meet the Dietary Guidelines . What change would be best for her to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase her intake of non-fat milk and yogurt 
B)  Choose white rice or scalloped potatoes instead of beans to go with dinner 
C)  Eat pretzels made from wheat flour instead of fruit with her lunch 
D)  Replace her morning enriched-flour croissant with a whole-wheat bagel 
E)  Eat microwave buttered popcorn for an evening snack 
A)  Increase her intake of non-fat milk and yogurt 
B)  Choose white rice or scalloped potatoes instead of beans to go with dinner 
C)  Eat pretzels made from wheat flour instead of fruit with her lunch 
D)  Replace her morning enriched-flour croissant with a whole-wheat bagel 
E)  Eat microwave buttered popcorn for an evening snack

Question 4

The primary role of fiber in the diet is to provide quick energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the Dietary Guidelines , what proportion of grain servings should be consumed from whole-grain sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 percent 
B)  75 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  33 percent 
E)  25 percent 
A)  100 percent 
B)  75 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  33 percent 
E)  25 percent

Question 6

Explain the sources and benefits of sugar alcohols as alternative sweeteners

Accepted Answer

The sugar alcohols can be derived from f

Question 7

What factor plays the greatest role in the increase of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 2 diabetes is hereditary. 
B)  Children and adolescents are eating more dairy products. 
C)  Children and adolescents are becoming obese at an earlier age. 
D)  Vaccination rates among poor people are very low. 
E)  Today's diets lack proper levels of vitamins and minerals. 
A)  Type 2 diabetes is hereditary. 
B)  Children and adolescents are eating more dairy products. 
C)  Children and adolescents are becoming obese at an earlier age. 
D)  Vaccination rates among poor people are very low. 
E)  Today's diets lack proper levels of vitamins and minerals.

Question 8

In the process of refining wheat into white flour, what part of the kernel is retained?

Accepted Answer

A)  chaff 
B)  endosperm 
C)  bran 
D)  germ 
E)  husk 
A)  chaff 
B)  endosperm 
C)  bran 
D)  germ 
E)  husk

Question 9

Florence is a wise consumer who follows her personalized MyPlate eating plan carefully. Her daily limit for empty calories is small. She has a ham and cheddar cheese sandwich and chocolate pudding at lunch. Given her food habits, what will she choose for dessert after dinner?

Accepted Answer

A)  banana pudding 
B)  sandwich cookies 
C)  raisin-bran muffins 
D)  fresh pineapple 
E)  cherry-flavored gelatin 
A)  banana pudding 
B)  sandwich cookies 
C)  raisin-bran muffins 
D)  fresh pineapple 
E)  cherry-flavored gelatin

Question 10

Binders in some fibers chemically link to which nutrients, thereby making them unavailable for absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc and calcium 
B)  vitamins C and D 
C)  sugars and iron 
D)  B vitamins and vitamin C 
E)  iron and B vitamins 
A)  zinc and calcium 
B)  vitamins C and D 
C)  sugars and iron 
D)  B vitamins and vitamin C 
E)  iron and B vitamins

Question 11

For certain body systems,  ____ are the preferred energy source and are the ideal fuel for the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  sweets 
B)  proteins 
C)  fats 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  vitamins 
A)  sweets 
B)  proteins 
C)  fats 
D)  carbohydrates 
E)  vitamins

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: carbohydrates
hemorrhoids
dental plaque
constipation
periodontal disease
nursing bottle syndrome
simple carbohydrates
complex carbohydrates
sucrose
glycogen
soluble fiber
fructose
lactose intolerance
galactose
colon cancer
dental caries
maltose
atherosclerosis
insoluble fiber
appendicitis
polysaccharide
diabetes
starch
glucose
obesity
lactose
phenylketonuria
fibers
diverticulosis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a double sugar composed of glucose and is...

Question 13

Soluble fibers help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sam is interested in eating more whole grains. Which lunch option should he avoid because it lacks a whole-grain component?

Accepted Answer

A)  ordering brown rice with his Chinese food 
B)  eating baked potato chips in place of regular chips 
C)  eating a low-fat apple bran muffin for dessert 
D)  ordering mushroom barley soup for lunch 
E)  ordering an egg salad sandwich on rye bread 
A)  ordering brown rice with his Chinese food 
B)  eating baked potato chips in place of regular chips 
C)  eating a low-fat apple bran muffin for dessert 
D)  ordering mushroom barley soup for lunch 
E)  ordering an egg salad sandwich on rye bread

Question 15

Vignette #1 You and your friend Karen are having lunch out and you order an iced tea. Karen sees you reach for the pink packet of Sweet 'N Low, stops your hand, and says, "Don't you know that stuff is bad for you? I read that it causes cancer, and I also know people who say that Equal, another nonnutritive sweetener, gives them headaches." As your conversation continues, let's show Karen how well informed you are concerning nonnutritive sweeteners by answering the following questions:
Which nonnutritive sweetener should be entirely avoided by individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspartame 
B)  saccharin 
C)  neotame 
D)  sucralose 
E)  xylitol 
A)  aspartame 
B)  saccharin 
C)  neotame 
D)  sucralose 
E)  xylitol

Question 16

Your mother has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is now afraid to eat anything with sugar in it. What advice would you give her to help her understand her condition?

Accepted Answer

The most common type of diabetes, type 2

Question 17

Which simple carbohydrate is known as fruit sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  galactose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  glycogen 
A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  galactose 
D)  sucrose 
E)  glycogen

Question 18

Marta tries to avoid sugar because she believes it is responsible for making her overweight, giving her husband diabetes, and causing hyperactivity in her grandchildren. What condition has verifiably been linked to sugar by research studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  heart disease 
C)  tooth decay 
D)  hyperactivity in children 
E)  hyperactivity in some adults 
A)  diabetes 
B)  heart disease 
C)  tooth decay 
D)  hyperactivity in children 
E)  hyperactivity in some adults

Question 19

When fructose and glucose are bonded together they form ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose 
B)  galactose 
C)  lactose 
D)  maltose 
E)  dextrose 
A)  sucrose 
B)  galactose 
C)  lactose 
D)  maltose 
E)  dextrose

Question 20

Discuss the actions of the hormones insulin and glucagon and the relationship between the two hormones in the regulation of blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

When the blood glucose level rises, the

Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing "good carbohydrates" in the diet. What does this mean?

Starch is a ____.

Eunice is a 60-year-old woman who is trying to increase the amount of fiber in her diet in order to meet the Dietary Guidelines . What change would be best for her to make?

The primary role of fiber in the diet is to provide quick energy.

According to the Dietary Guidelines , what proportion of grain servings should be consumed from whole-grain sources?

Explain the sources and benefits of sugar alcohols as alternative sweeteners

What factor plays the greatest role in the increase of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents?

In the process of refining wheat into white flour, what part of the kernel is retained?

Florence is a wise consumer who follows her personalized MyPlate eating plan carefully. Her daily limit for empty calories is small. She has a ham and cheddar cheese sandwich and chocolate pudding at lunch. Given her food habits, what will she choose for dessert after dinner?

Binders in some fibers chemically link to which nutrients, thereby making them unavailable for absorption?

For certain body systems, ____ are the preferred energy source and are the ideal fuel for the body.

Soluble fibers help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Sam is interested in eating more whole grains. Which lunch option should he avoid because it lacks a whole-grain component?

Your mother has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is now afraid to eat anything with sugar in it. What advice would you give her to help her understand her condition?

Which simple carbohydrate is known as fruit sugar?

Marta tries to avoid sugar because she believes it is responsible for making her overweight, giving her husband diabetes, and causing hyperactivity in her grandchildren. What condition has verifiably been linked to sugar by research studies?

When fructose and glucose are bonded together they form ____.

Discuss the actions of the hormones insulin and glucagon and the relationship between the two hormones in the regulation of blood glucose.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 4: The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing "good carbohydrates" in the diet. What does this mean?

Starch is a ____.

Eunice is a 60-year-old woman who is trying to increase the amount of fiber in her diet in order to meet the Dietary Guidelines . What change would be best for her to make?

The primary role of fiber in the diet is to provide quick energy.

According to the Dietary Guidelines , what proportion of grain servings should be consumed from whole-grain sources?

Explain the sources and benefits of sugar alcohols as alternative sweeteners

What factor plays the greatest role in the increase of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents?

In the process of refining wheat into white flour, what part of the kernel is retained?

Florence is a wise consumer who follows her personalized MyPlate eating plan carefully. Her daily limit for empty calories is small. She has a ham and cheddar cheese sandwich and chocolate pudding at lunch. Given her food habits, what will she choose for dessert after dinner?

Binders in some fibers chemically link to which nutrients, thereby making them unavailable for absorption?

For certain body systems, ____ are the preferred energy source and are the ideal fuel for the body.

Soluble fibers help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Sam is interested in eating more whole grains. Which lunch option should he avoid because it lacks a whole-grain component?

Your mother has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is now afraid to eat anything with sugar in it. What advice would you give her to help her understand her condition?

Which simple carbohydrate is known as fruit sugar?

Marta tries to avoid sugar because she believes it is responsible for making her overweight, giving her husband diabetes, and causing hyperactivity in her grandchildren. What condition has verifiably been linked to sugar by research studies?

When fructose and glucose are bonded together they form ____.

Discuss the actions of the hormones insulin and glucagon and the relationship between the two hormones in the regulation of blood glucose.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters