Question 1

The fiber that is manufactured and added to foods and fiber supplements is called

Accepted Answer

A)  functional fiber. 
B)  total fiber. 
C)  essential fiber. 
D)  dietary fiber. 
A)  functional fiber. 
B)  total fiber. 
C)  essential fiber. 
D)  dietary fiber.

Question 2

Using what you know about how the small intestine and large intestine process carbohydrates, explain how eating dairy products produces GI symptoms for people who are lactose intolerant.

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance is a condition in wh

Question 3

In photosynthesis, which pigment absorbs sunlight to make glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  indigo 
C)  amylase 
D)  chlorophyll 
A)  insulin 
B)  indigo 
C)  amylase 
D)  chlorophyll

Question 4

Which of the following health benefits is associated with consumption of soluble fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  regular bowel movements 
B)  reduced risk of diverticulitis 
C)  reduced risk of type 2 diabetes 
D)  alleviating constipation 
A)  regular bowel movements 
B)  reduced risk of diverticulitis 
C)  reduced risk of type 2 diabetes 
D)  alleviating constipation

Question 5

Which of the following is associated with the development of ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER) 
C)  scurvy 
D)  uncontrolled diabetes 
A)  heart disease 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER) 
C)  scurvy 
D)  uncontrolled diabetes

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood glucose levels fall too low?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  estrogen 
C)  bile 
D)  glucagon 
A)  insulin 
B)  estrogen 
C)  bile 
D)  glucagon

Question 7

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 15 to 25 percent of total daily Calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Samuel has followed a very-low-fiber diet for several years. He is in the process of incorporating more fiber into his diet. Explain the general strategy that Samuel can follow to safely transition to a healthy, fiber-rich diet and give some specific recommendations for fiber-rich snacks and meals.

Accepted Answer

Transitioning to a fiber-rich diet after

Question 9

Because they have been stripped of their outer hulls, the legumes in the spicy dish known as dhal are low in fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The metabolic syndrome refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the result of a prolonged lack of carbohydrates in the diet. 
B)  excess protein consumption. 
C)  an inability to digest lactose. 
D)  the cluster of risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. 
A)  the result of a prolonged lack of carbohydrates in the diet. 
B)  excess protein consumption. 
C)  an inability to digest lactose. 
D)  the cluster of risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes.

Question 11

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include

Accepted Answer

A)  bad breath. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER). 
D)  hives. 
A)  bad breath. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER). 
D)  hives.

Question 12

Which of the following carbohydrates combine to form the disaccharide sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and galactose 
B)  glucose and glucose 
C)  glucose and fructose 
D)  lactose and maltose 
A)  glucose and galactose 
B)  glucose and glucose 
C)  glucose and fructose 
D)  lactose and maltose

Question 13

The primary goal of carbohydrate digestion is to convert

Accepted Answer

A)  protein to glucose. 
B)  glucose to protein. 
C)  poly- and disaccharides to monosaccharides and then to glucose. 
D)  glucose to fiber and starch. 
A)  protein to glucose. 
B)  glucose to protein. 
C)  poly- and disaccharides to monosaccharides and then to glucose. 
D)  glucose to fiber and starch.

Question 14

Compare and contrast starch and fiber by identifying which type of carbohydrates they are, describing their molecular structure, and explaining how their structure influences their main functions in plants and how they are digested by humans.

Accepted Answer

Starch and fiber are both types of carbo

Question 15

Lactose intolerance is the consequence of a milk allergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Within the grain kernel, the endosperm is the region with the highest fiber content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Amanda is an endurance athlete competing in her third triathlon. Her body provides the large amount of energy she needs by

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing on glycogen stored in the liver. 
B)  using glycogen stored in muscles. 
C)  converting proteins in blood and tissues to glucose. 
D)  breaking down stored fat. 
A)  drawing on glycogen stored in the liver. 
B)  using glycogen stored in muscles. 
C)  converting proteins in blood and tissues to glucose. 
D)  breaking down stored fat.

Question 18

A lack of fiber in the diet can lead to a condition in which pockets of tissue protrude from the wall of the large intestine. This condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  celiac disease. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  celiac disease. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 19

Monosaccharides and disaccharides are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  simple carbohydrates. 
B)  complex carbohydrates. 
C)  simple enzymes. 
D)  complex enzymes. 
A)  simple carbohydrates. 
B)  complex carbohydrates. 
C)  simple enzymes. 
D)  complex enzymes.

Question 20

Dietary sources of fructose include

Accepted Answer

A)  milk and eggs. 
B)  chicken breasts. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  cheese and yogurt. 
A)  milk and eggs. 
B)  chicken breasts. 
C)  fruits and vegetables. 
D)  cheese and yogurt.

The fiber that is manufactured and added to foods and fiber supplements is called

Using what you know about how the small intestine and large intestine process carbohydrates, explain how eating dairy products produces GI symptoms for people who are lactose intolerant.

In photosynthesis, which pigment absorbs sunlight to make glucose?

Which of the following health benefits is associated with consumption of soluble fibers?

Which of the following is associated with the development of ketoacidosis?

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood glucose levels fall too low?

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 15 to 25 percent of total daily Calories.

Samuel has followed a very-low-fiber diet for several years. He is in the process of incorporating more fiber into his diet. Explain the general strategy that Samuel can follow to safely transition to a healthy, fiber-rich diet and give some specific recommendations for fiber-rich snacks and meals.

Because they have been stripped of their outer hulls, the legumes in the spicy dish known as dhal are low in fiber.

The metabolic syndrome refers to

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include

Which of the following carbohydrates combine to form the disaccharide sucrose?

The primary goal of carbohydrate digestion is to convert

Compare and contrast starch and fiber by identifying which type of carbohydrates they are, describing their molecular structure, and explaining how their structure influences their main functions in plants and how they are digested by humans.

Lactose intolerance is the consequence of a milk allergy.

Within the grain kernel, the endosperm is the region with the highest fiber content.

Amanda is an endurance athlete competing in her third triathlon. Her body provides the large amount of energy she needs by

A lack of fiber in the diet can lead to a condition in which pockets of tissue protrude from the wall of the large intestine. This condition is known as

Monosaccharides and disaccharides are classified as

Dietary sources of fructose include

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Exam 3: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

The fiber that is manufactured and added to foods and fiber supplements is called

Using what you know about how the small intestine and large intestine process carbohydrates, explain how eating dairy products produces GI symptoms for people who are lactose intolerant.

In photosynthesis, which pigment absorbs sunlight to make glucose?

Which of the following health benefits is associated with consumption of soluble fibers?

Which of the following is associated with the development of ketoacidosis?

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood glucose levels fall too low?

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 15 to 25 percent of total daily Calories.

Samuel has followed a very-low-fiber diet for several years. He is in the process of incorporating more fiber into his diet. Explain the general strategy that Samuel can follow to safely transition to a healthy, fiber-rich diet and give some specific recommendations for fiber-rich snacks and meals.

Because they have been stripped of their outer hulls, the legumes in the spicy dish known as dhal are low in fiber.

The metabolic syndrome refers to

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include

Which of the following carbohydrates combine to form the disaccharide sucrose?

The primary goal of carbohydrate digestion is to convert

Compare and contrast starch and fiber by identifying which type of carbohydrates they are, describing their molecular structure, and explaining how their structure influences their main functions in plants and how they are digested by humans.

Lactose intolerance is the consequence of a milk allergy.

Within the grain kernel, the endosperm is the region with the highest fiber content.

Amanda is an endurance athlete competing in her third triathlon. Her body provides the large amount of energy she needs by

A lack of fiber in the diet can lead to a condition in which pockets of tissue protrude from the wall of the large intestine. This condition is known as

Monosaccharides and disaccharides are classified as

Dietary sources of fructose include

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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