Question 1

High-fiber diets are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) reduced risk of stroke. 
B) reduced secretion of intrinsic factor. 
C) reduced risk of diabetes. 
D) reduced risk of heart disease. 
A) reduced risk of stroke. 
B) reduced secretion of intrinsic factor. 
C) reduced risk of diabetes. 
D) reduced risk of heart disease. B

Question 2

Adrian's diet supplies only about 5% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's body may go into

Accepted Answer

A) ketosis. 
B) glycogenesis. 
C) lipolysis. 
D) proteolysis. 
A) ketosis. 
B) glycogenesis. 
C) lipolysis. 
D) proteolysis. A

Question 3

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Soluble fiber 
B) High-fructose corn syrup 
C) Glucose 
D) Lactose 
A) Soluble fiber 
B) High-fructose corn syrup 
C) Glucose 
D) Lactose A

Question 4

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Accepted Answer

A) liver. 
B) milk. 
C) sugar. 
D) grapes. 
A) liver. 
B) milk. 
C) sugar. 
D) grapes.

Question 5

Which of the following foods or beverages is a main source of added sugar in American diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular soft drinks 
B) Pastries 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Jams and jellies 
A) Regular soft drinks 
B) Pastries 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Jams and jellies

Question 6

Which type of diabetes is most common in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Insulin-dependent diabetes 
A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Insulin-dependent diabetes

Question 7

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily 
C) Exercising daily 
D) Taking vitamin C supplements 
A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily 
C) Exercising daily 
D) Taking vitamin C supplements

Question 8

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucralose 
B) Aspartame 
C) Invert sugar 
D) Xylitol 
A) Sucralose 
B) Aspartame 
C) Invert sugar 
D) Xylitol

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
B) To remain healthy,your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes. 
A) People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
B) To remain healthy,your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.

Question 10

The sweetener found in Sweet'N Low is

Accepted Answer

A) saccharin. 
B) aspartame. 
C) neotame. 
D) sucralose. 
A) saccharin. 
B) aspartame. 
C) neotame. 
D) sucralose.

Question 11

Nolan would like to add more dietary fiber to his diet.  Which of the following do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Select a bran cereal for breakfast. 
C) Use whole-wheat pasta. 
D) Add wheat germ to pancake batter when making pancakes. 
E) Snack on fresh fruit. 
A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Select a bran cereal for breakfast. 
C) Use whole-wheat pasta. 
D) Add wheat germ to pancake batter when making pancakes. 
E) Snack on fresh fruit.

Question 12

Insulin

Accepted Answer

A) helps glucose enter cells. 
B) stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy. 
C) is released during fasting periods,such as between meals. 
D) increases blood glucose levels after meals. 
A) helps glucose enter cells. 
B) stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy. 
C) is released during fasting periods,such as between meals. 
D) increases blood glucose levels after meals.

Question 13

Justin's blood cholesterol levels are too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Milk 
C) Legumes (e.g.black beans) 
D) White rice 
A) Liver 
B) Milk 
C) Legumes (e.g.black beans) 
D) White rice

Question 14

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce his intake of refined sugars 
B) Give himself insulin injections after meals 
C) Take a dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
D) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible 
A) Reduce his intake of refined sugars 
B) Give himself insulin injections after meals 
C) Take a dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
D) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible

Question 15

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) High-fructose corn syrup 
C) Glucose 
D) Carbon dioxide 
A) Starch 
B) High-fructose corn syrup 
C) Glucose 
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 17

Pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A) digests starch in the small intestine. 
B) is secreted by the gallbladder. 
C) contributes to cystic fibrosis. 
D) converts glucose to energy in cells. 
A) digests starch in the small intestine. 
B) is secreted by the gallbladder. 
C) contributes to cystic fibrosis. 
D) converts glucose to energy in cells.

Question 18

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Soluble fiber is in animal foods,whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. 
B) Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water,whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
C) Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans,whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D) Soluble fiber can be digested by humans,whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. 
A) Soluble fiber is in animal foods,whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. 
B) Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water,whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
C) Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans,whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D) Soluble fiber can be digested by humans,whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.

Question 19

Oatmeal is a particularly rich source of ________ fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) soluble 
B) insoluble 
C) nondigestible 
D) oligosaccharide 
A) soluble 
B) insoluble 
C) nondigestible 
D) oligosaccharide

Question 20

Strawberries are naturally a source of which monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) Fructose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Galactose 
D) Starch 
A) Fructose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Galactose 
D) Starch

High-fiber diets are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Adrian's diet supplies only about 5% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's body may go into

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Which of the following foods or beverages is a main source of added sugar in American diets?

Which type of diabetes is most common in the United States?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Which of the following statements is true?

The sweetener found in Sweet'N Low is

Nolan would like to add more dietary fiber to his diet. Which of the following do you recommend?

Insulin

Justin's blood cholesterol levels are too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Pancreatic amylase

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Oatmeal is a particularly rich source of ________ fiber.

Strawberries are naturally a source of which monosaccharide?

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Water-Soluble Vitamins

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

High-fiber diets are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Adrian's diet supplies only about 5% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's body may go into

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Which of the following foods or beverages is a main source of added sugar in American diets?

Which type of diabetes is most common in the United States?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Which of the following statements is true?

The sweetener found in Sweet'N Low is

Nolan would like to add more dietary fiber to his diet. Which of the following do you recommend?

Insulin

Justin's blood cholesterol levels are too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Pancreatic amylase

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Oatmeal is a particularly rich source of ________ fiber.

Strawberries are naturally a source of which monosaccharide?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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