Question 1

The sports drink G2 has 17 grams of carbohydrate in a 20 ounce bottle. How many calories does this provide from carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 calories 
B)  38 calories 
C)  68 calories 
D)  128 calories 
A)  18 calories 
B)  38 calories 
C)  68 calories 
D)  128 calories C

Question 2

The early symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination and excessive thirst, weight loss, and blurred vision. Why do each of these symptoms occur? Would drinking a sports drink, like Gatorade, help to make these symptoms go away? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The early symptoms of diabetes occur due to the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar levels. Frequent urination happens because the body tries to get rid of excess sugar through urine, leading to increased urination. Excessive thirst is a result of the body trying to replenish the fluids lost through frequent urination. Weight loss occurs because the body starts to break down muscle and fat for energy when it can't use sugar properly. Blurred vision is a result of the changes in fluid levels in the body affecting the shape of the lens in the eye.

Drinking a sports drink like Gatorade would not help to make these symptoms go away. While Gatorade can help replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through excessive urination, it does not address the underlying issue of the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels. In fact, the high sugar content in Gatorade could potentially exacerbate the symptoms of diabetes. It is important for individuals experiencing these symptoms to seek medical attention and proper treatment for diabetes.

Question 3

Some foods made with refined grains can contain more of some nutrients and less of others than foods made from whole grains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In both muscle and liver cells, insulin promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen for immediate use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding glucose is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose is the main component of starch and glycogen. 
B)  Glucose is also called blood sugar. 
C)  Glucose is the most common disaccharide in our diet. 
D)  Glucose is the most important carbohydrate fuel for the human body. 
A)  Glucose is the main component of starch and glycogen. 
B)  Glucose is also called blood sugar. 
C)  Glucose is the most common disaccharide in our diet. 
D)  Glucose is the most important carbohydrate fuel for the human body.

Question 6

The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct nerve impulses. 
B)  enhance immune cell functioning. 
C)  provide energy. 
D)  stimulate genetic productivity in cells. 
A)  conduct nerve impulses. 
B)  enhance immune cell functioning. 
C)  provide energy. 
D)  stimulate genetic productivity in cells.

Question 7

__________ is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1diabetes 
B)  Gestational diabetes 
C)  Type 2 diabetes 
D)  Prediabetes 
A)  Type 1diabetes 
B)  Gestational diabetes 
C)  Type 2 diabetes 
D)  Prediabetes

Question 8

Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In cellular respiration, the most ATP is produced in the final step of aerobic metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe how starch is digested and absorbed at this location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how starch is digested and absorbed...

Question 11

All of the following are good sources of insoluble fiber except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a Granny Smith apple. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  wheat bran. 
A)  a Granny Smith apple. 
B)  baked beans. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  wheat bran.

Question 12

Which of the following is a major dietary source of soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beans 
B)  Broccoli 
C)  Maltose 
D)  Wheat bran 
A)  Beans 
B)  Broccoli 
C)  Maltose 
D)  Wheat bran

Question 13

People who are lactose intolerant:

Accepted Answer

A)  do not produce enough insulin. 
B)  have an allergic reaction to lactose. 
C)  have inadequate production of the enzyme lactase. 
D)  produce excess amounts of pancreatic enzymes. 
A)  do not produce enough insulin. 
B)  have an allergic reaction to lactose. 
C)  have inadequate production of the enzyme lactase. 
D)  produce excess amounts of pancreatic enzymes.

Question 14

_____ cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber 
B)  Glycogen 
C)  Maltose 
D)  Starch 
A)  Fiber 
B)  Glycogen 
C)  Maltose 
D)  Starch

Question 15

A high fiber diet may help:

Accepted Answer

A)  normalize blood glucose levels. 
B)  reduce the incidence of hemorrhoids. 
C)  with weight loss. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  normalize blood glucose levels. 
B)  reduce the incidence of hemorrhoids. 
C)  with weight loss. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 16

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  colon. 
B)  mouth. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach. 
A)  colon. 
B)  mouth. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach.

Question 17

Which section of the kernel is a rich source of vitamin E?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 18

Most starch digestion and breakdown of disaccharides occurs in which section of the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

Whole-grain products include the endosperm, bran, and germ components of the grain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Line A shows the glycemic response after eating potatoes. Which of the following foods is most likely to cause a glycemic response similar to that shown in line A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dinner roll 
B)  Peanut butter 
C)  Egg 
D)  Cheddar cheese 
A)  Dinner roll 
B)  Peanut butter 
C)  Egg 
D)  Cheddar cheese

The sports drink G2 has 17 grams of carbohydrate in a 20 ounce bottle. How many calories does this provide from carbohydrate?

The early symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination and excessive thirst, weight loss, and blurred vision. Why do each of these symptoms occur? Would drinking a sports drink, like Gatorade, help to make these symptoms go away? Why or why not?

Some foods made with refined grains can contain more of some nutrients and less of others than foods made from whole grains.

In both muscle and liver cells, insulin promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen for immediate use.

Which of the following statements regarding glucose is FALSE?

The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

__________ is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants.

In cellular respiration, the most ATP is produced in the final step of aerobic metabolism.

Describe how starch is digested and absorbed at this location.

All of the following are good sources of insoluble fiber except:

Which of the following is a major dietary source of soluble fiber?

People who are lactose intolerant:

_____ cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes.

A high fiber diet may help:

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the:

Which section of the kernel is a rich source of vitamin E?

Most starch digestion and breakdown of disaccharides occurs in which section of the GI tract?

Whole-grain products include the endosperm, bran, and germ components of the grain.

Line A shows the glycemic response after eating potatoes. Which of the following foods is most likely to cause a glycemic response similar to that shown in line A?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The sports drink G2 has 17 grams of carbohydrate in a 20 ounce bottle. How many calories does this provide from carbohydrate?

The early symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination and excessive thirst, weight loss, and blurred vision. Why do each of these symptoms occur? Would drinking a sports drink, like Gatorade, help to make these symptoms go away? Why or why not?

Some foods made with refined grains can contain more of some nutrients and less of others than foods made from whole grains.

In both muscle and liver cells, insulin promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen for immediate use.

Which of the following statements regarding glucose is FALSE?

The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to:

__________ is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants.

In cellular respiration, the most ATP is produced in the final step of aerobic metabolism.

Describe how starch is digested and absorbed at this location.

All of the following are good sources of insoluble fiber except:

Which of the following is a major dietary source of soluble fiber?

People who are lactose intolerant:

_____ cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes.

A high fiber diet may help:

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the:

Which section of the kernel is a rich source of vitamin E?

Most starch digestion and breakdown of disaccharides occurs in which section of the GI tract?

Whole-grain products include the endosperm, bran, and germ components of the grain.

Line A shows the glycemic response after eating potatoes. Which of the following foods is most likely to cause a glycemic response similar to that shown in line A?

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

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