Question 1

The glycemic index and glycemic load of foods may be of interest to people with diabetes who must strive to regulate blood glucose control.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Complex carbohydrates:​

Accepted Answer

A) include both single sugar units and linked pairs of sugar units. 
B) are known as the monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C) ​are long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or fiber. 
D) ​contain calcium,hydrogen,and nitrogen. 
E) ​are small molecules containing six carbon atoms. 
A) include both single sugar units and linked pairs of sugar units. 
B) are known as the monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C) ​are long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or fiber. 
D) ​contain calcium,hydrogen,and nitrogen. 
E) ​are small molecules containing six carbon atoms. C

Question 3

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?​

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber can be broken down to glucose. 
B) Soluble fiber prevents hypoglycemia. 
C) ​Insoluble fiber aids in easing elimination. 
D) ​Fiber often contains chelating agents. 
E) ​Insoluble fiber can help lower cholesterol. 
A) Fiber can be broken down to glucose. 
B) Soluble fiber prevents hypoglycemia. 
C) ​Insoluble fiber aids in easing elimination. 
D) ​Fiber often contains chelating agents. 
E) ​Insoluble fiber can help lower cholesterol. C

Question 4

Which of the following animal-derived foods contains significant amounts of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) beef 
C) ​milk 
D) ​poultry 
E) ​lamb 
A) eggs 
B) beef 
C) ​milk 
D) ​poultry 
E) ​lamb

Question 5

Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:​

Accepted Answer

A) the glucose that is produced from them is vital to fuel most of the body's cells. 
B) proteins are available only to provide building block materials for tissues. 
C) ​ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells. 
D) ​fats are not able to provide any energy to the cells. 
E) ​they provide ketone bodies,which are the preferred energy of the body's cells. 
A) the glucose that is produced from them is vital to fuel most of the body's cells. 
B) proteins are available only to provide building block materials for tissues. 
C) ​ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells. 
D) ​fats are not able to provide any energy to the cells. 
E) ​they provide ketone bodies,which are the preferred energy of the body's cells.

Question 6

The best diet for managing diabetes:​

Accepted Answer

A) excludes all foods containing sugars. 
B) is low in total carbohydrate. 
C) ​provides twice the DRI for protein. 
D) ​focuses on the source,rather than the amount,of carbohydrate. 
E) includes controlled portions of whole-grain foods.​ 
A) excludes all foods containing sugars. 
B) is low in total carbohydrate. 
C) ​provides twice the DRI for protein. 
D) ​focuses on the source,rather than the amount,of carbohydrate. 
E) includes controlled portions of whole-grain foods.​

Question 7

A friend complains of blurred vision,cravings for sweets,weakness,and excessive thirst and urination.These symptoms are suggestive of:​

Accepted Answer

A) lactose intolerance.​ 
B) fasting. 
C) ​hypoglycemia. 
D) ​diabetes. 
E) heart disease.​ 
A) lactose intolerance.​ 
B) fasting. 
C) ​hypoglycemia. 
D) ​diabetes. 
E) heart disease.​

Question 8

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars,but the grapes are a healthier choice because:​

Accepted Answer

A) they are more energy dense.​ 
B) they contain more sucrose and less fructose. 
C) ​they are less nutrient dense. 
D) ​they provide fiber and phytochemicals. 
E) ​they are essentially calorie free. 
A) they are more energy dense.​ 
B) they contain more sucrose and less fructose. 
C) ​they are less nutrient dense. 
D) ​they provide fiber and phytochemicals. 
E) ​they are essentially calorie free.

Question 9

Explain what is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate.​

Accepted Answer

​Although glucose can be converted into

Question 10

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories,you could:​

Accepted Answer

A) chill sweet foods before eating them.​ 
B) increase the sugar added to recipes by one-half. 
C) ​choose beverages containing concentrated juice sweeteners. 
D) ​stir in spices such as marjoram,basil,or oregano. 
E) ​add small amounts of nonnutritive sweeteners to foods. 
A) chill sweet foods before eating them.​ 
B) increase the sugar added to recipes by one-half. 
C) ​choose beverages containing concentrated juice sweeteners. 
D) ​stir in spices such as marjoram,basil,or oregano. 
E) ​add small amounts of nonnutritive sweeteners to foods.

Question 11

​Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ____ inside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) fructose​ 
B) lactose 
C) ​glucose 
D) ​galactose 
E) ​sucrose 
A) fructose​ 
B) lactose 
C) ​glucose 
D) ​galactose 
E) ​sucrose

Question 12

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions?​

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) ketones 
C) ​carbohydrate 
D) ​fat 
E) ​fiber 
A) protein 
B) ketones 
C) ​carbohydrate 
D) ​fat 
E) ​fiber

Question 13

Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.​

Accepted Answer

No Tolerable Upper Intake Level has been

Question 14

You are teaching a client how to possibly lower blood cholesterol levels by consuming foods high in fiber.Which of the following foods would be least effective for this purpose?​

Accepted Answer

A) oat bran cereals​ 
B) whole-wheat breads 
C) ​black-eyed peas 
D) ​young green peas 
E) ​apples 
A) oat bran cereals​ 
B) whole-wheat breads 
C) ​black-eyed peas 
D) ​young green peas 
E) ​apples

Question 15

​When the blood glucose level rises after a meal,the first organ to respond is the:

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas. 
B) liver. 
C) ​stomach. 
D) ​gallbladder. 
E) ​kidney. 
A) pancreas. 
B) liver. 
C) ​stomach. 
D) ​gallbladder. 
E) ​kidney.

Question 16

You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable.What would you say to support your reasoning?​

Accepted Answer

A) Fat is readily available as fuel for the brain and red blood cells. 
B) Gram for gram,carbohydrates provide more total energy than dietary fats. 
C) Low-carbohydrate diets are expensive and require the purchase of special foods. 
D) ​Carbohydrates serve important functions as parts of certain protein molecules. 
E) The adult DRI for total carbohydrate,which must be met for good health,is 300 grams per day.​ 
A) Fat is readily available as fuel for the brain and red blood cells. 
B) Gram for gram,carbohydrates provide more total energy than dietary fats. 
C) Low-carbohydrate diets are expensive and require the purchase of special foods. 
D) ​Carbohydrates serve important functions as parts of certain protein molecules. 
E) The adult DRI for total carbohydrate,which must be met for good health,is 300 grams per day.​

Question 17

​The bonds that link glucose units into polysaccharides are not all the same.Which of the following is true of these bonds?

Accepted Answer

A) The bonds of starch are found in plants and are easily broken by human enzymes. 
B) The bonds of glycogen are found in animals and cannot be broken by human enzymes. 
C) ​The bonds of cellulose are found in plants and are easily broken by human enzymes. 
D) ​Human enzymes cannot join glucose units. 
E) ​Humans require help from bacteria to break starch bonds. 
A) The bonds of starch are found in plants and are easily broken by human enzymes. 
B) The bonds of glycogen are found in animals and cannot be broken by human enzymes. 
C) ​The bonds of cellulose are found in plants and are easily broken by human enzymes. 
D) ​Human enzymes cannot join glucose units. 
E) ​Humans require help from bacteria to break starch bonds.

Question 18

Which of the following would be a good calcium source that would not cause symptoms in an adult with lactose intolerance?​

Accepted Answer

A) calcium-fortified soy milk 
B) cottage cheese 
C) ​whole milk 
D) ​yogurt with added milk solids 
E) ​processed cheese 
A) calcium-fortified soy milk 
B) cottage cheese 
C) ​whole milk 
D) ​yogurt with added milk solids 
E) ​processed cheese

Question 19

It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:​

Accepted Answer

A) fiber speeds up movement of foods through the upper digestive tract. 
B) fiber-rich foods are typically calorie free. 
C) ​fiber may displace nutrient-dense foods. 
D) ​fiber binds energy-yielding nutrients. 
E) ​fiber creates a feeling of fullness that delays hunger. 
A) fiber speeds up movement of foods through the upper digestive tract. 
B) fiber-rich foods are typically calorie free. 
C) ​fiber may displace nutrient-dense foods. 
D) ​fiber binds energy-yielding nutrients. 
E) ​fiber creates a feeling of fullness that delays hunger.

Question 20

Which of the following is most closely related to diabetes?​

Accepted Answer

A) sugar content of the diet​ 
B) body fatness 
C) ​fat content of the diet 
D) ​lean body tissue 
E) ​calorie consumption 
A) sugar content of the diet​ 
B) body fatness 
C) ​fat content of the diet 
D) ​lean body tissue 
E) ​calorie consumption

The glycemic index and glycemic load of foods may be of interest to people with diabetes who must strive to regulate blood glucose control.

Complex carbohydrates:

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?

Which of the following animal-derived foods contains significant amounts of carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:

The best diet for managing diabetes:

A friend complains of blurred vision,cravings for sweets,weakness,and excessive thirst and urination.These symptoms are suggestive of:

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars,but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Explain what is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate.

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories,you could:

Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ____ inside the body.

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions?

Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.

You are teaching a client how to possibly lower blood cholesterol levels by consuming foods high in fiber.Which of the following foods would be least effective for this purpose?

When the blood glucose level rises after a meal,the first organ to respond is the:

You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable.What would you say to support your reasoning?

The bonds that link glucose units into polysaccharides are not all the same.Which of the following is true of these bonds?

Which of the following would be a good calcium source that would not cause symptoms in an adult with lactose intolerance?

It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:

Which of the following is most closely related to diabetes?

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The Proteins and Amino Acids

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The glycemic index and glycemic load of foods may be of interest to people with diabetes who must strive to regulate blood glucose control.​

Complex carbohydrates:​

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?​

Which of the following animal-derived foods contains significant amounts of carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:​

The best diet for managing diabetes:​

A friend complains of blurred vision,cravings for sweets,weakness,and excessive thirst and urination.These symptoms are suggestive of:​

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars,but the grapes are a healthier choice because:​

Explain what is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate.​

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories,you could:​

​Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ____ inside the body.

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions?​

Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.​

You are teaching a client how to possibly lower blood cholesterol levels by consuming foods high in fiber.Which of the following foods would be least effective for this purpose?​

​When the blood glucose level rises after a meal,the first organ to respond is the:

You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable.What would you say to support your reasoning?​

​The bonds that link glucose units into polysaccharides are not all the same.Which of the following is true of these bonds?

Which of the following would be a good calcium source that would not cause symptoms in an adult with lactose intolerance?​

It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:​

Which of the following is most closely related to diabetes?​

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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The glycemic index and glycemic load of foods may be of interest to people with diabetes who must strive to regulate blood glucose control.

Complex carbohydrates:

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health?

Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:

The best diet for managing diabetes:

A friend complains of blurred vision,cravings for sweets,weakness,and excessive thirst and urination.These symptoms are suggestive of:

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars,but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Explain what is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate.

To magnify the sweetness of foods without boosting their calories,you could:

Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ____ inside the body.

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions?

Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.

You are teaching a client how to possibly lower blood cholesterol levels by consuming foods high in fiber.Which of the following foods would be least effective for this purpose?

When the blood glucose level rises after a meal,the first organ to respond is the:

You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable.What would you say to support your reasoning?

The bonds that link glucose units into polysaccharides are not all the same.Which of the following is true of these bonds?

Which of the following would be a good calcium source that would not cause symptoms in an adult with lactose intolerance?

It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:

Which of the following is most closely related to diabetes?