Question 1

Which portion of the wheat kernel contains most of the vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Alternative sweeteners such as saccharin are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  unsafe for children. 
B)  unsafe for pregnant women. 
C)  unsafe for people with diabetes. 
D)  safe in limited quantities for healthy adults and children and people with diabetes. 
A)  unsafe for children. 
B)  unsafe for pregnant women. 
C)  unsafe for people with diabetes. 
D)  safe in limited quantities for healthy adults and children and people with diabetes.

Question 3

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sugar is 100 grams a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The estimate determined by the FDA of the amount of a sweetener that someone can consume each day over a lifetime without adverse effects is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
B)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
C)  Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). 
D)  Estimated Energy Requirement (EER). 
A)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
B)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
C)  Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). 
D)  Estimated Energy Requirement (EER).

Question 5

Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition that occurs when inadequate glucose levels cause the body to break down proteins for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Infants should not be fed honey until age

Accepted Answer

A)  three months. 
B)  six months. 
C)  one year. 
D)  two years. 
A)  three months. 
B)  six months. 
C)  one year. 
D)  two years.

Question 7

A fiber-rich diet increases the risk for diverticulosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the potential danger associated with prolonged gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  damage to the muscles, heart, liver, and kidneys 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  cancer 
A)  obesity 
B)  damage to the muscles, heart, liver, and kidneys 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  cancer

Question 9

The AI for fiber is 50 grams/day for women and 75 grams/day for men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The storage form of glucose in plants is

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  starch. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  protein. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  starch. 
C)  fiber. 
D)  protein.

Question 11

In healthy adults age 19 and older, the RDA for carbohydrate is

Accepted Answer

A)  75 grams/day. 
B)  100 grams/day. 
C)  130 grams/day. 
D)  160 grams/day. 
A)  75 grams/day. 
B)  100 grams/day. 
C)  130 grams/day. 
D)  160 grams/day.

Question 12

Single units (molecules) of carbohydrates are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  monosaccharides. 
D)  Calories. 
A)  fatty acids. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  monosaccharides. 
D)  Calories.

Question 13

Hypoglycemia refers to blood glucose levels that are below normal levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Carbohydrates are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The brand name for sucralose is

Accepted Answer

A)  Sunette. 
B)  Splenda. 
C)  Sweet One. 
D)  Equal. 
A)  Sunette. 
B)  Splenda. 
C)  Sweet One. 
D)  Equal.

Question 16

Glucose is the most abundant sugar in our bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe how the liver processes carbohydrates to provide energy for the body.

Accepted Answer

The liver plays a crucial role in proces

Question 18

The glycemic index factors in both a food's potential to raise blood glucose levels and its total grams of carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How may a fiber-rich diet lower the risk for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  It speeds digestion and increases glucose in blood. 
B)  It slows digestion and slows release of glucose in blood. 
C)  It increases fat consumption and reduces carbohydrate intake. 
D)  It increases protein consumption and carbohydrate intake. 
A)  It speeds digestion and increases glucose in blood. 
B)  It slows digestion and slows release of glucose in blood. 
C)  It increases fat consumption and reduces carbohydrate intake. 
D)  It increases protein consumption and carbohydrate intake.

Question 20

One serving of each of the following foods has a glycemic index value of about 50, about half of that of glucose. Which food has the highest glycemic load?

Accepted Answer

A)  boiled white rice (42 grams of carbohydrate) 
B)  bran cereal (23 grams of carbohydrate) 
C)  peaches in light syrup (18 grams of carbohydrate) 
D)  ripe banana (25 grams of carbohydrate) 
A)  boiled white rice (42 grams of carbohydrate) 
B)  bran cereal (23 grams of carbohydrate) 
C)  peaches in light syrup (18 grams of carbohydrate) 
D)  ripe banana (25 grams of carbohydrate)

Which portion of the wheat kernel contains most of the vitamins and minerals?

Alternative sweeteners such as saccharin are considered

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sugar is 100 grams a day.

The estimate determined by the FDA of the amount of a sweetener that someone can consume each day over a lifetime without adverse effects is known as the

Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition that occurs when inadequate glucose levels cause the body to break down proteins for fuel.

Infants should not be fed honey until age

A fiber-rich diet increases the risk for diverticulosis.

What is the potential danger associated with prolonged gluconeogenesis?

The AI for fiber is 50 grams/day for women and 75 grams/day for men.

The storage form of glucose in plants is

In healthy adults age 19 and older, the RDA for carbohydrate is

Single units (molecules) of carbohydrates are called

Hypoglycemia refers to blood glucose levels that are below normal levels.

Carbohydrates are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

The brand name for sucralose is

Glucose is the most abundant sugar in our bodies.

Describe how the liver processes carbohydrates to provide energy for the body.

The glycemic index factors in both a food's potential to raise blood glucose levels and its total grams of carbohydrate.

How may a fiber-rich diet lower the risk for type 2 diabetes?

One serving of each of the following foods has a glycemic index value of about 50, about half of that of glucose. Which food has the highest glycemic load?

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Exam 3: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Which portion of the wheat kernel contains most of the vitamins and minerals?

Alternative sweeteners such as saccharin are considered

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sugar is 100 grams a day.

The estimate determined by the FDA of the amount of a sweetener that someone can consume each day over a lifetime without adverse effects is known as the

Ketoacidosis is a dangerous condition that occurs when inadequate glucose levels cause the body to break down proteins for fuel.

Infants should not be fed honey until age

A fiber-rich diet increases the risk for diverticulosis.

What is the potential danger associated with prolonged gluconeogenesis?

The AI for fiber is 50 grams/day for women and 75 grams/day for men.

The storage form of glucose in plants is

In healthy adults age 19 and older, the RDA for carbohydrate is

Single units (molecules) of carbohydrates are called

Hypoglycemia refers to blood glucose levels that are below normal levels.

Carbohydrates are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

The brand name for sucralose is

Glucose is the most abundant sugar in our bodies.

Describe how the liver processes carbohydrates to provide energy for the body.

The glycemic index factors in both a food's potential to raise blood glucose levels and its total grams of carbohydrate.

How may a fiber-rich diet lower the risk for type 2 diabetes?

One serving of each of the following foods has a glycemic index value of about 50, about half of that of glucose. Which food has the highest glycemic load?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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