Question 1

Among the following population groups, which shows the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Hispanics 
B) Caucasians 
C) Scandinavians 
D) Native Americans 
A) Hispanics 
B) Caucasians 
C) Scandinavians 
D) Native Americans

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises:  a water-insoluble fiber

Accepted Answer

The Answer of pectin and starch and lactose and insulin is...

Question 3

Explain the difference between artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, including the benefits and drawbacks of each type.

Accepted Answer

Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols

Question 4

Honey contains ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) both fructose and lactose 
B) both glucose and galactose 
C) more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose 
D) abundant amounts of calcium and iron 
A) both fructose and lactose 
B) both glucose and galactose 
C) more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose 
D) abundant amounts of calcium and iron

Question 5

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between carbohydrate intake and dental health? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Starches cannot promote the formation of dental caries. 
B) After exposure to a single snack, mouth bacteria produce acid for 60-90 minutes. 
C) Eating a sugary dessert at the beginning of a meal, rather than the end, is less likely to promote dental caries. 
D) Sugar consumed in a soft drink promotes more bacterial fermentation than the same amount of sugar in a doughnut. 
A) Starches cannot promote the formation of dental caries. 
B) After exposure to a single snack, mouth bacteria produce acid for 60-90 minutes. 
C) Eating a sugary dessert at the beginning of a meal, rather than the end, is less likely to promote dental caries. 
D) Sugar consumed in a soft drink promotes more bacterial fermentation than the same amount of sugar in a doughnut.

Question 6

When a typical body is at rest, what is the maximum amount of time stores of glycogen can provide energy to sustain the body?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 hours 
B) 1 day 
C) 3 days 
D) 1 week 
A) 4 hours 
B) 1 day 
C) 3 days 
D) 1 week

Question 7

People who are insulin resistant are more likely to increase ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen stores in the muscles 
B) glycogen stores in the liver 
C) fat production in the muscles 
D) fat production in the liver 
A) glycogen stores in the muscles 
B) glycogen stores in the liver 
C) fat production in the muscles 
D) fat production in the liver

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: chemical reaction that links two molecules together

Accepted Answer

The Answer of small intestine and lignin and starch and is...

Question 9

What chemical reaction splits starch into individual monosaccharides? ​

Accepted Answer

A) hydrolysis 
B) condensation 
C) gluconeogenesis 
D) homeostatic balancing 
A) hydrolysis 
B) condensation 
C) gluconeogenesis 
D) homeostatic balancing

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: disaccharide containing fructose

Accepted Answer

The Answer of glucagon and pectin and cellulose and epinephrine is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: site where digestion of starch begins

Accepted Answer

The Answer of starch and cellulose and condensation and sucralose is...

Question 12

What are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and lignin?

Accepted Answer

A) fibers 
B) starches 
C) sugar alcohols 
D) artificial sweeteners 
A) fibers 
B) starches 
C) sugar alcohols 
D) artificial sweeteners

Question 13

What are the two main mechanisms by which starch decreases the risk of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) binding and removing potential carcinogens and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
B) decreasing the rate at which carcinogens pass through large intestines and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
C) binding and removing potential carcinogens and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens 
D) activation of cancer-killing enzymes and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens 
A) binding and removing potential carcinogens and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
B) decreasing the rate at which carcinogens pass through large intestines and the activation of cancer-killing enzymes 
C) binding and removing potential carcinogens and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens 
D) activation of cancer-killing enzymes and increasing inflammation in the colon in response to carcinogens

Question 14

What is the primary function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) to raise blood glucose levels 
B) to lower blood glucose levels 
C) to stimulate glycogen breakdown 
D) to stimulate intestinal carbohydrate absorption 
A) to raise blood glucose levels 
B) to lower blood glucose levels 
C) to stimulate glycogen breakdown 
D) to stimulate intestinal carbohydrate absorption

Question 15

When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration? ​

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) secretin 
C) glycogen 
D) epinephrine 
A) insulin 
B) secretin 
C) glycogen 
D) epinephrine

Question 16

When consumed in excess, which food component is most likely to lead to diarrhea? ​

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) sucrose 
C) wheat starch 
D) sugar alcohols 
A) fiber 
B) sucrose 
C) wheat starch 
D) sugar alcohols

Question 17

What is the first organ to receive carbohydrates absorbed from the intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) heart 
B) liver 
C) pancreas 
D) skeletal muscle 
A) heart 
B) liver 
C) pancreas 
D) skeletal muscle

Question 18

What is the most common cause of hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) overeating 
B) brain tumors 
C) uncontrolled diabetes 
D) fasting 
A) overeating 
B) brain tumors 
C) uncontrolled diabetes 
D) fasting

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises:  substance that signals removal of glucose from the blood

Accepted Answer

The Answer of insulin and sucrose and sucralose and lignin is...

Question 20

What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) mouth 
B) stomach 
C) small intestine 
D) large intestine 
A) mouth 
B) stomach 
C) small intestine 
D) large intestine

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

Among the following population groups, which shows the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance? ​

Explain the difference between artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, including the benefits and drawbacks of each type.

Honey contains ____. ​

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between carbohydrate intake and dental health? ​

When a typical body is at rest, what is the maximum amount of time stores of glycogen can provide energy to sustain the body?

People who are insulin resistant are more likely to increase ____. ​

What chemical reaction splits starch into individual monosaccharides? ​

What are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and lignin?

What are the two main mechanisms by which starch decreases the risk of colon cancer?

What is the primary function of insulin?

When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration? ​

When consumed in excess, which food component is most likely to lead to diarrhea? ​

What is the first organ to receive carbohydrates absorbed from the intestine?

What is the most common cause of hypoglycemia?

What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Among the following population groups, which shows the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance?

Honey contains ____.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between carbohydrate intake and dental health?

People who are insulin resistant are more likely to increase ____.

What chemical reaction splits starch into individual monosaccharides?

When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration?

When consumed in excess, which food component is most likely to lead to diarrhea?