Question 1

An individual who consumed a diet extremely high in cellulose would most likely suffer with ____.

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea 
B) constipation 
C) high blood pressure 
D) diabetes 
A) diarrhea 
B) constipation 
C) high blood pressure 
D) diabetes

Question 2

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber.
-cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

A) viscous,gel-forming fibers improve glycemic control 
B) non or less fermentable fibers increase fecal bulk 
C) fiber-rich foods and hormones such as ghrelin,peptide YY and cholecystokinin modulate appetite 
D) viscous,gel-forming fibers lower total and LDL cholesterol 
E) fiber reduces bile concentration,dilutes intestinal contents,and reduces colonic transit time 
A) viscous,gel-forming fibers improve glycemic control 
B) non or less fermentable fibers increase fecal bulk 
C) fiber-rich foods and hormones such as ghrelin,peptide YY and cholecystokinin modulate appetite 
D) viscous,gel-forming fibers lower total and LDL cholesterol 
E) fiber reduces bile concentration,dilutes intestinal contents,and reduces colonic transit time

Question 3

The health benefits of fiber are based on which two characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) viscosity and solubility 
B) viscosity and fermentability 
C) fermentability and solubility 
D) solubility and stability 
A) viscosity and solubility 
B) viscosity and fermentability 
C) fermentability and solubility 
D) solubility and stability

Question 4

Match the fiber with an appropriate description.
-gum

Accepted Answer

A) The main noncarbohydrate component of fiber and a three-dimensional polymer of phenol.Found in carrots,berries,and wheat,and insoluble in water. 
B) A hydrocolloid composed of sugar and sugar derivatives commonly used as a food additive that is secreted from plant injuries or can also be found in oats,barley,and legumes. 
C) A long linear polymer that provides structure to the cell wall.Found in bran,legumes,root vegetables,and apples. 
D) Contains a number of sugars in its backbone and side chains.Some are water soluble and some are insoluble; found in bran and whole grains. 
E) A group of polysaccharides with galacturonic acid as a primary constituent.It is soluble and gel forming; plentiful in many fruits. 
A) The main noncarbohydrate component of fiber and a three-dimensional polymer of phenol.Found in carrots,berries,and wheat,and insoluble in water. 
B) A hydrocolloid composed of sugar and sugar derivatives commonly used as a food additive that is secreted from plant injuries or can also be found in oats,barley,and legumes. 
C) A long linear polymer that provides structure to the cell wall.Found in bran,legumes,root vegetables,and apples. 
D) Contains a number of sugars in its backbone and side chains.Some are water soluble and some are insoluble; found in bran and whole grains. 
E) A group of polysaccharides with galacturonic acid as a primary constituent.It is soluble and gel forming; plentiful in many fruits.

Question 5

Which of the following high-fiber foods are most effective in lowering serum cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) corn and wheat 
B) chitosan and chitin 
C) rice bran and wheat bran 
D) oat bran 
A) corn and wheat 
B) chitosan and chitin 
C) rice bran and wheat bran 
D) oat bran

Question 6

The predominant source of chitin is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) shells of crab, lobster, and shrimp 
B) bran 
C) vegetables 
D) fruits 
A) shells of crab, lobster, and shrimp 
B) bran 
C) vegetables 
D) fruits

Question 7

Which mechanism is not associated with the manner in which fiber lowers serum cholesterol concentrations?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased transit time 
B) increased excretion of bile acids in the feces 
C) a shift of bile acid pools toward chenodeoxycholic acid, which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase 
D) production of propionic acid from gut fermentation of fiber 
A) decreased transit time 
B) increased excretion of bile acids in the feces 
C) a shift of bile acid pools toward chenodeoxycholic acid, which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase 
D) production of propionic acid from gut fermentation of fiber

Question 8

Discuss three health claims relating to fiber that have been approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which type of food does not contain cellulose purified from wood?

Accepted Answer

A) canned green beans 
B) cake mixes 
C) sandwich spreads 
D) fruit juice mixes 
A) canned green beans 
B) cake mixes 
C) sandwich spreads 
D) fruit juice mixes

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) hemicellulose 
B) fructans 
C) psyllium 
D) lignin 
A) hemicellulose 
B) fructans 
C) psyllium 
D) lignin

Question 11

Make an argument defending the statement: To remain healthy,it is best to eat foods containing a variety of fiber types each day.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which substance is used to replace fat in fillings,dairy products,and dressings?

Accepted Answer

A) fructooligosaccharides 
B) mucilages 
C) inulin 
D) β-glucans 
A) fructooligosaccharides 
B) mucilages 
C) inulin 
D) β-glucans

Question 13

β-glucans are effective in reducing serum cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A high-molecular-weight substance made up of a repeating chain is the definition of a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) polymer 
B) monomer 
C) isomer 
D) disaccharide 
A) polymer 
B) monomer 
C) isomer 
D) disaccharide

Question 15

Which of the following types of foods contributes the most fiber in a usual serving?

Accepted Answer

A) whole-grain breads 
B) legumes, beans 
C) meat, dairy 
D) leafy vegetables 
A) whole-grain breads 
B) legumes, beans 
C) meat, dairy 
D) leafy vegetables

Question 16

Discuss the benefits of fermentable fibers in terms of their prebiotic function.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What are the components that make up fermentable dietary fiber and in what foods are each found?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber.
-diabetes mellitus

Accepted Answer

A) viscous,gel-forming fibers improve glycemic control 
B) non or less fermentable fibers increase fecal bulk 
C) fiber-rich foods and hormones such as ghrelin,peptide YY and cholecystokinin modulate appetite 
D) viscous,gel-forming fibers lower total and LDL cholesterol 
E) fiber reduces bile concentration,dilutes intestinal contents,and reduces colonic transit time 
A) viscous,gel-forming fibers improve glycemic control 
B) non or less fermentable fibers increase fecal bulk 
C) fiber-rich foods and hormones such as ghrelin,peptide YY and cholecystokinin modulate appetite 
D) viscous,gel-forming fibers lower total and LDL cholesterol 
E) fiber reduces bile concentration,dilutes intestinal contents,and reduces colonic transit time

Question 19

Dietary fiber is defined as nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intact and intrinsic in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are plant polysaccharides found in flax and psyllium that are effective in reducing serum LDL cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) beta-glucans 
B) fructans 
C) mucilages 
D) chitin 
A) beta-glucans 
B) fructans 
C) mucilages 
D) chitin

An individual who consumed a diet extremely high in cellulose would most likely suffer with ____.

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber. -cardiovascular disease

The health benefits of fiber are based on which two characteristics?

Match the fiber with an appropriate description. -gum

Which of the following high-fiber foods are most effective in lowering serum cholesterol?

The predominant source of chitin is ____.

Which mechanism is not associated with the manner in which fiber lowers serum cholesterol concentrations?

Discuss three health claims relating to fiber that have been approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.

Which type of food does not contain cellulose purified from wood?

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

Make an argument defending the statement: To remain healthy,it is best to eat foods containing a variety of fiber types each day.

Which substance is used to replace fat in fillings,dairy products,and dressings?

β-glucans are effective in reducing serum cholesterol.

A high-molecular-weight substance made up of a repeating chain is the definition of a(n)____.

Which of the following types of foods contributes the most fiber in a usual serving?

Discuss the benefits of fermentable fibers in terms of their prebiotic function.

What are the components that make up fermentable dietary fiber and in what foods are each found?

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber. -diabetes mellitus

Dietary fiber is defined as nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intact and intrinsic in plants.

What are plant polysaccharides found in flax and psyllium that are effective in reducing serum LDL cholesterol?

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Exam 4: Fiber

An individual who consumed a diet extremely high in cellulose would most likely suffer with ____.

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber. -cardiovascular disease

The health benefits of fiber are based on which two characteristics?

Match the fiber with an appropriate description. -gum

Which of the following high-fiber foods are most effective in lowering serum cholesterol?

The predominant source of chitin is ____.

Which mechanism is not associated with the manner in which fiber lowers serum cholesterol concentrations?

Discuss three health claims relating to fiber that have been approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.

Which type of food does not contain cellulose purified from wood?

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

Make an argument defending the statement: To remain healthy,it is best to eat foods containing a variety of fiber types each day.

Which substance is used to replace fat in fillings,dairy products,and dressings?

β-glucans are effective in reducing serum cholesterol.

A high-molecular-weight substance made up of a repeating chain is the definition of a(n)____.

Which of the following types of foods contributes the most fiber in a usual serving?

Discuss the benefits of fermentable fibers in terms of their prebiotic function.

What are the components that make up fermentable dietary fiber and in what foods are each found?

Match the condition with the benefit provided by the fiber. -diabetes mellitus

Dietary fiber is defined as nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intact and intrinsic in plants.

What are plant polysaccharides found in flax and psyllium that are effective in reducing serum LDL cholesterol?

The Cell: A Microcosm of Life

The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise

Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Healthy Weight

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals

Water and Electrolytes

Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals

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