Question 1

Which of the following enzymes begins digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Maltase 
C)  Sucrase 
D)  Lactase 
E)  Pancreatic amylase 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Maltase 
C)  Sucrase 
D)  Lactase 
E)  Pancreatic amylase

Question 2

MATCHING
-A water-soluble fiber
A)20
B)½ cup
C)1 cup
D)Psyllium
E)Insulin
F)Amylase
G)Grain
H)Sucrose
I)Lactose
J)Fructose
K)Stevia
L)Glycogen
M)Glucagon
N)Cellulose
O)Hydrolysis
P)HFCS
Q)Honey
R)Water
S)Small intestine
T)Large intestine

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
-A water-soluble fiber
A)20
B)½ cup
C)1 cup
D)Psyllium
E)Insulin
F)Amylase
G)Grain
H)Sucrose
I)Lactose
J)Fructose
K)Stevia
L)Glycogen
M)Glucagon
N)Cellulose
O)Hydrolysis
P)HFCS
Q)Honey
R)Water
S)Small intestine
T)Large intestine...

Question 3

Why did the DRI committee not set an Upper Level for fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  A body can never have enough high-fiber foods. 
B)  High-fiber foods are so filling, they are not likely to be eaten in excess. 
C)  There are no consequences to an abundance of high-fiber foods. 
D)  Fiber benefits everyone's GI tract, so the more fiber, the healthier the digestive system. 
E)  There was not enough evidence regarding fibers effects on health. 
A)  A body can never have enough high-fiber foods. 
B)  High-fiber foods are so filling, they are not likely to be eaten in excess. 
C)  There are no consequences to an abundance of high-fiber foods. 
D)  Fiber benefits everyone's GI tract, so the more fiber, the healthier the digestive system. 
E)  There was not enough evidence regarding fibers effects on health.

Question 4

How many people in the world digest and absorb lactose efficiently throughout their adult life?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  35% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  95% 
A)  15% 
B)  35% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  95%

Question 5

Which nonnutritive artificial sweetener is herb-derived and generally recognized as safe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stevia 
B)  Aspartame 
C)  Saccharine 
D)  Sucralose 
E)  Advantame 
A)  Stevia 
B)  Aspartame 
C)  Saccharine 
D)  Sucralose 
E)  Advantame

Question 6

Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are acidic 
B)  have a high pH 
C)  resist starch 
D)  offer insufficient fluoride 
E)  an organic base 
A)  are acidic 
B)  have a high pH 
C)  resist starch 
D)  offer insufficient fluoride 
E)  an organic base

Question 7

Pectin from fruit is an example of a ________ fiber.

Accepted Answer

A)  viscous 
B)  soluble 
C)  fermentable 
D)  functional 
E)  total 
A)  viscous 
B)  soluble 
C)  fermentable 
D)  functional 
E)  total

Question 8

Which disaccharide is commonly called table sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maltose 
B)  Sucrose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Fructose 
E)  Galactose 
A)  Maltose 
B)  Sucrose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Fructose 
E)  Galactose

Question 9

Fibers that can be digested by bacteria in the GI tract are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  starchy 
B)  viscous 
C)  fermentable 
D)  insoluble 
E)  functional 
A)  starchy 
B)  viscous 
C)  fermentable 
D)  insoluble 
E)  functional

Question 10

Products that claim to be "reduced calorie" must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
E)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
E)  50%

Question 11

What are dietary fibers and how are they classified?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fibers are the structural parts

Question 12

Which statement about hypoglycemia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is treated with insulin injections. 
B)  It is defined as an abnormally low blood glucose concentration. 
C)  Symptoms include weakness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, hunger, and trembling. 
D)  It rarely occurs in otherwise healthy people. 
E)  It occurs without notice. 
A)  It is treated with insulin injections. 
B)  It is defined as an abnormally low blood glucose concentration. 
C)  Symptoms include weakness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, hunger, and trembling. 
D)  It rarely occurs in otherwise healthy people. 
E)  It occurs without notice.

Question 13

The glycemic effect of food depends on several things.Which is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  How the food is ripened 
B)  The time of day the food is eaten 
C)  The combination of foods eaten 
D)  The presence of certain diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes) in the eater 
E)  How the food was grown 
A)  How the food is ripened 
B)  The time of day the food is eaten 
C)  The combination of foods eaten 
D)  The presence of certain diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes) in the eater 
E)  How the food was grown

Question 14

Sweeteners that yield energy,including both sugars and sugar alcohols,are called ________.

Accepted Answer

nutritive

Question 15

Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seaweed 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Barley 
D)  Bran 
E)  Oatmeal 
A)  Seaweed 
B)  Legumes 
C)  Barley 
D)  Bran 
E)  Oatmeal

Question 16

What undigested carbohydrate lingers in the stomach creating satiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber 
B)  Starch 
C)  Glycogen 
D)  Lactose 
E)  Sucrose 
A)  Fiber 
B)  Starch 
C)  Glycogen 
D)  Lactose 
E)  Sucrose

Question 17

A person eating lots of rolled oats,carrots,and legumes would have a diet with a glycemic index that is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  very low 
B)  low 
C)  moderate 
D)  high 
E)  very high 
A)  very low 
B)  low 
C)  moderate 
D)  high 
E)  very high

Question 18

Which compound is a storage form of energy for the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber 
B)  Starch 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Glycogen 
E)  Lactose 
A)  Fiber 
B)  Starch 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Glycogen 
E)  Lactose

Question 19

Beverages account for about ________ of the added sugars consumed in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  90% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  90%

Question 20

A low-FODMAP diet typically is used to improve the symptoms of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose intolerance 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome 
C)  lactose deficiency 
D)  colitis 
E)  peptic ulcers 
A)  lactose intolerance 
B)  irritable bowel syndrome 
C)  lactose deficiency 
D)  colitis 
E)  peptic ulcers

Which of the following enzymes begins digestion?

MATCHING -A water-soluble fiber A)20 B)½ cup C)1 cup D)Psyllium E)Insulin F)Amylase G)Grain H)Sucrose I)Lactose J)Fructose K)Stevia L)Glycogen M)Glucagon N)Cellulose O)Hydrolysis P)HFCS Q)Honey R)Water S)Small intestine T)Large intestine

Why did the DRI committee not set an Upper Level for fiber?

How many people in the world digest and absorb lactose efficiently throughout their adult life?

Which nonnutritive artificial sweetener is herb-derived and generally recognized as safe?

Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.

Pectin from fruit is an example of a ________ fiber.

Which disaccharide is commonly called table sugar?

Fibers that can be digested by bacteria in the GI tract are called ________.

Products that claim to be "reduced calorie" must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item.

What are dietary fibers and how are they classified?

Which statement about hypoglycemia is FALSE?

The glycemic effect of food depends on several things.Which is not one of them?

Sweeteners that yield energy,including both sugars and sugar alcohols,are called ________.

Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

What undigested carbohydrate lingers in the stomach creating satiety?

A person eating lots of rolled oats,carrots,and legumes would have a diet with a glycemic index that is ____.

Which compound is a storage form of energy for the body?

Beverages account for about ________ of the added sugars consumed in the U.S.

A low-FODMAP diet typically is used to improve the symptoms of _______.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

Which of the following enzymes begins digestion?

MATCHING -A water-soluble fiber A)20 B)½ cup C)1 cup D)Psyllium E)Insulin F)Amylase G)Grain H)Sucrose I)Lactose J)Fructose K)Stevia L)Glycogen M)Glucagon N)Cellulose O)Hydrolysis P)HFCS Q)Honey R)Water S)Small intestine T)Large intestine

Why did the DRI committee not set an Upper Level for fiber?

How many people in the world digest and absorb lactose efficiently throughout their adult life?

Which nonnutritive artificial sweetener is herb-derived and generally recognized as safe?

Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.

Pectin from fruit is an example of a ________ fiber.

Which disaccharide is commonly called table sugar?

Fibers that can be digested by bacteria in the GI tract are called ________.

Products that claim to be "reduced calorie" must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item.

What are dietary fibers and how are they classified?

Which statement about hypoglycemia is FALSE?

The glycemic effect of food depends on several things.Which is not one of them?

Sweeteners that yield energy,including both sugars and sugar alcohols,are called ________.

Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

What undigested carbohydrate lingers in the stomach creating satiety?

A person eating lots of rolled oats,carrots,and legumes would have a diet with a glycemic index that is ____.

Which compound is a storage form of energy for the body?

Beverages account for about ________ of the added sugars consumed in the U.S.

A low-FODMAP diet typically is used to improve the symptoms of _______.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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