Question 1

The terms "stone ground" and "cracked wheat" indicate that the product is a whole-grain product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is less refined?

Accepted Answer

A)  granola cereal 
B)  oatmeal 
A)  granola cereal 
B)  oatmeal

Question 3

One serving (3 cookies) of Pepperidge farm Chessmen cookies provides 120 calories and 18 grams of carbohydrate. What percentage of calories is from carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  72% 
B)  60% 
C)  54% 
D)  47% 
A)  72% 
B)  60% 
C)  54% 
D)  47%

Question 4

The healthiest carbohydrates choices are whole grains, legumes, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Reducing added sugars reduces calorie intake without reducing essential nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oxygen is needed for glycolysis to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your friend Susan said that she is going on a low glycemic index diet. What is meant by the low glycemic diet? What types of foods would be included on this diet? What foods would be avoided? Is this diet healthy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

A low glycemic index diet focuses on con

Question 8

When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these molecules form:

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  ketones. 
D)  oligosaccharides. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  carbon dioxide. 
C)  ketones. 
D)  oligosaccharides.

Question 9

Refined sugars look chemically very different from sugars that occur naturally in foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause damage to the heart, but does not cause damage to the kidneys or blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and how high blood glucose levels rise after carbohydrates are consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The process of enrichment adds back all of the nutrients that are lost during processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Your friend Jason has diabetes and developed hypoglycemia. Of the following situations, which is the most likely reason why he developed hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  He ate too much refined carbohydrate. 
B)  He drank too much water. 
C)  He took too much of his medication that is used to control his blood sugar. 
D)  It was probably warm outside and he sweat excessively. 
A)  He ate too much refined carbohydrate. 
B)  He drank too much water. 
C)  He took too much of his medication that is used to control his blood sugar. 
D)  It was probably warm outside and he sweat excessively.

Question 14

Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dental caries, or cavities, are the best-documented health problem associated with carbohydrate intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are characteristics of insulin except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a hormone. 
B)  prevents glucose from entering cells. 
C)  stimulates the synthesis of protein, fat, and glycogen. 
D)  is secreted by the pancreas. 
A)  it is a hormone. 
B)  prevents glucose from entering cells. 
C)  stimulates the synthesis of protein, fat, and glycogen. 
D)  is secreted by the pancreas.

Question 17

All carbohydrates are converted to glucose before they can be absorbed into the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insoluble 
B)  Indigestible 
C)  Refined 
D)  Soluble 
A)  Insoluble 
B)  Indigestible 
C)  Refined 
D)  Soluble

Question 19

Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are metabolized only by anaerobic processes. 
B)  they do not have enough energy in their molecular structure to generate glucose molecules. 
C)  the reactions that break them down produce two-carbon molecules 
D)  the products of their metabolism combine too quickly to form other compounds that the body uses for energy 
A)  they are metabolized only by anaerobic processes. 
B)  they do not have enough energy in their molecular structure to generate glucose molecules. 
C)  the reactions that break them down produce two-carbon molecules 
D)  the products of their metabolism combine too quickly to form other compounds that the body uses for energy

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buttermilk pancake 
B)  Cornflakes cereal 
C)  Oatmeal 
D)  White bread 
A)  Buttermilk pancake 
B)  Cornflakes cereal 
C)  Oatmeal 
D)  White bread

The terms "stone ground" and "cracked wheat" indicate that the product is a whole-grain product.

Which is less refined?

One serving (3 cookies) of Pepperidge farm Chessmen cookies provides 120 calories and 18 grams of carbohydrate. What percentage of calories is from carbohydrate?

The healthiest carbohydrates choices are whole grains, legumes, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Reducing added sugars reduces calorie intake without reducing essential nutrients.

Oxygen is needed for glycolysis to occur.

Your friend Susan said that she is going on a low glycemic index diet. What is meant by the low glycemic diet? What types of foods would be included on this diet? What foods would be avoided? Is this diet healthy? Why or why not?

When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these molecules form:

Refined sugars look chemically very different from sugars that occur naturally in foods.

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause damage to the heart, but does not cause damage to the kidneys or blood vessels.

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and how high blood glucose levels rise after carbohydrates are consumed.

The process of enrichment adds back all of the nutrients that are lost during processing.

Your friend Jason has diabetes and developed hypoglycemia. Of the following situations, which is the most likely reason why he developed hypoglycemia?

Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption.

Dental caries, or cavities, are the best-documented health problem associated with carbohydrate intake.

All of the following are characteristics of insulin except that:

All carbohydrates are converted to glucose before they can be absorbed into the body.

_____fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because:

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined food?

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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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The terms "stone ground" and "cracked wheat" indicate that the product is a whole-grain product.

Which is less refined?

One serving (3 cookies) of Pepperidge farm Chessmen cookies provides 120 calories and 18 grams of carbohydrate. What percentage of calories is from carbohydrate?

The healthiest carbohydrates choices are whole grains, legumes, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Reducing added sugars reduces calorie intake without reducing essential nutrients.

Oxygen is needed for glycolysis to occur.

Your friend Susan said that she is going on a low glycemic index diet. What is meant by the low glycemic diet? What types of foods would be included on this diet? What foods would be avoided? Is this diet healthy? Why or why not?

When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolize fatty acids, these molecules form:

Refined sugars look chemically very different from sugars that occur naturally in foods.

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause damage to the heart, but does not cause damage to the kidneys or blood vessels.

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and how high blood glucose levels rise after carbohydrates are consumed.

The process of enrichment adds back all of the nutrients that are lost during processing.

Your friend Jason has diabetes and developed hypoglycemia. Of the following situations, which is the most likely reason why he developed hypoglycemia?

Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption.

Dental caries, or cavities, are the best-documented health problem associated with carbohydrate intake.

All of the following are characteristics of insulin except that:

All carbohydrates are converted to glucose before they can be absorbed into the body.

_____fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Fatty acids cannot be used to make glucose because:

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined food?

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

Filters