Question 1

An oligosaccharide is a

Accepted Answer

A) short-chain carbohydrate. 
B) long-chain carbohydrate. 
C) polysaccharide made up of numerous glucose units. 
D) polysaccharide made up of glycogen. 
E) carbohydrate that consists of one sugar moleculE. 
A) short-chain carbohydrate. 
B) long-chain carbohydrate. 
C) polysaccharide made up of numerous glucose units. 
D) polysaccharide made up of glycogen. 
E) carbohydrate that consists of one sugar moleculE. A

Question 2

What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is often categorized based on its solubility in water.Insoluble fiber is always the dominant type of fiber that is naturally present in our foods,therefore all high-fiber foods are good sources of insoluble fiber.Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease.Soluble fibers are also often readily fermented by bacteria in the colon.

Question 3

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

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A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber 
A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber D

Question 4

Glycogen is the

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A) undigested material that passes through the GI tract. 
B) composition of plant cell walls. 
C) storage form of glucose. 
D) most significant animal source of carbohydrates in the diet. 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) undigested material that passes through the GI tract. 
B) composition of plant cell walls. 
C) storage form of glucose. 
D) most significant animal source of carbohydrates in the diet. 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 5

Describe some of the functions of carbohydrates in the body.

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Carbohydrates serve several important fu

Question 6

What is the RDA for carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 g/day 
B) 75 g/day 
C) 100 g/day 
D) 130 g/day 
E) 150 g/day 
A) 50 g/day 
B) 75 g/day 
C) 100 g/day 
D) 130 g/day 
E) 150 g/day

Question 7

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet,how many grams (g)of carbohydrates are recommended?

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A) 225 - 325 g/day 
B) 281 - 406 g/day 
C) 300 - 400 g/day 
D) 1,000 g/day 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) 225 - 325 g/day 
B) 281 - 406 g/day 
C) 300 - 400 g/day 
D) 1,000 g/day 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 8

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming at least half of all grains as

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates. 
B) soluble fiber. 
C) whole grains. 
D) refined grains. 
E) bran. 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) soluble fiber. 
C) whole grains. 
D) refined grains. 
E) bran.

Question 9

_____ are carbohydrates that consist of only one sugar molecule,while _____ consist of exactly two sugar molecules.

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A) Monosaccharides;disaccharides 
B) Monosaccharides;polysaccharides 
C) Disaccharides;oligosaccharide 
D) Disaccharides;polysaccharides 
E) Polysaccharides;oligosaccharide 
A) Monosaccharides;disaccharides 
B) Monosaccharides;polysaccharides 
C) Disaccharides;oligosaccharide 
D) Disaccharides;polysaccharides 
E) Polysaccharides;oligosaccharide

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) lactose 
B) maltose 
C) sucrose 
D) galactose 
E) fructose 
A) lactose 
B) maltose 
C) sucrose 
D) galactose 
E) fructose

Question 11

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritive sweeteners include the polyols,which are alcohol forms of sugar. 
B) Nutritive sweeteners are not a source of calories. 
C) Nutritive sweeteners can occur naturally in foods. 
D) Nutritive sweeteners are poorly absorbed in the body. 
E) Nutritive sweeteners include sorbitol,mannitol,and xylitol. 
A) Nutritive sweeteners include the polyols,which are alcohol forms of sugar. 
B) Nutritive sweeteners are not a source of calories. 
C) Nutritive sweeteners can occur naturally in foods. 
D) Nutritive sweeteners are poorly absorbed in the body. 
E) Nutritive sweeteners include sorbitol,mannitol,and xylitol.

Question 12

Which enzyme breaks down maltose?

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A) sucrase 
B) maltase 
C) lactase 
D) lactose 
E) galactase 
A) sucrase 
B) maltase 
C) lactase 
D) lactose 
E) galactase

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber 
A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber

Question 14

Within which component of the whole grain are most of the beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals found?

Accepted Answer

A) endosperm 
B) bran and germ 
C) wheat kernel 
D) ectoderm 
E) seed and grain 
A) endosperm 
B) bran and germ 
C) wheat kernel 
D) ectoderm 
E) seed and grain

Question 15

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Accepted Answer

A) baked beans,½ cup 
B) black beans (canned);½ cup 
C) almonds,¼ cup 
D) peanuts,¼ cup 
E) peanut butter,2 tbsp 
A) baked beans,½ cup 
B) black beans (canned);½ cup 
C) almonds,¼ cup 
D) peanuts,¼ cup 
E) peanut butter,2 tbsp

Question 16

Which of the following ingredients count as added sugar?

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A) corn sweetener 
B) honey 
C) corn syrup 
D) dextrose 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) corn sweetener 
B) honey 
C) corn syrup 
D) dextrose 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 17

Which of the following is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber 
A) insoluble fiber 
B) soluble fiber 
C) dietary fiber 
D) functional fiber 
E) total fiber

Question 18

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates are composed of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
B) Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units. 
C) Carbohydrates contain 9 kcal per gram. 
D) Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet. 
E) Carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy. 
A) Carbohydrates are composed of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. 
B) Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units. 
C) Carbohydrates contain 9 kcal per gram. 
D) Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet. 
E) Carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy.

Question 19

To make grain products edible,they are crushed,popped,pulverized,milled,or modified in order to expose the

Accepted Answer

A) bran. 
B) grain. 
C) inner endosperm. 
D) kernel. 
E) fiber. 
A) bran. 
B) grain. 
C) inner endosperm. 
D) kernel. 
E) fiber.

Question 20

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) whole-wheat bread,1 slice 
B) tortilla,6" in diameter 
C) whole-wheat spaghetti,½ cup 
D) brown rice,½ cup 
E) granola cereal (low fat),½ cup 
A) whole-wheat bread,1 slice 
B) tortilla,6" in diameter 
C) whole-wheat spaghetti,½ cup 
D) brown rice,½ cup 
E) granola cereal (low fat),½ cup

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

An oligosaccharide is a

What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

Glycogen is the

Describe some of the functions of carbohydrates in the body.

What is the RDA for carbohydrates?

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet,how many grams (g)of carbohydrates are recommended?

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming at least half of all grains as

_____ are carbohydrates that consist of only one sugar molecule,while _____ consist of exactly two sugar molecules.

Which of the following is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar?

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners?

Which enzyme breaks down maltose?

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

Within which component of the whole grain are most of the beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals found?

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Which of the following ingredients count as added sugar?

Which of the following is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol?

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

To make grain products edible,they are crushed,popped,pulverized,milled,or modified in order to expose the

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

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