Question 1

A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney stones. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  kidney stones. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  Crohn's disease. 
D)  diverticulosis. D

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state 
B)  the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose 
C)  the glucose content of a given food 
D)  the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin 
A)  an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state 
B)  the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose 
C)  the glucose content of a given food 
D)  the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin D

Question 3

When blood glucose levels drop,which hormone brings glucose out of storage to raise blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  glucagon 
C)  glycogen 
D)  adrenaline 
A)  insulin 
B)  glucagon 
C)  glycogen 
D)  adrenaline B

Question 4

The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

Accepted Answer

A)  the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in. 
B)  nutrients were added to the food that did not originally exist in it. 
C)  nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in it. 
D)  the food was processed without any artificial additives. 
A)  the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in. 
B)  nutrients were added to the food that did not originally exist in it. 
C)  nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in it. 
D)  the food was processed without any artificial additives.

Question 5

Which of the following has the highest glycemic index value?

Accepted Answer

A)  white rice 
B)  apples 
C)  instant mashed potatoes 
D)  ice cream 
A)  white rice 
B)  apples 
C)  instant mashed potatoes 
D)  ice cream

Question 6

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Red blood cells can only use glucose for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Distinguish between the glycemic index and the glycemic load.Why is eating a diet with a low glycemic index or load potentially healthful?

Accepted Answer

The glycemic index (GI) and glycemic loa

Question 9

The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by

Accepted Answer

A)  assisting transport of glucose into cells. 
B)  stimulating the liver to store glycogen. 
C)  triggering glycogen breakdown in the liver. 
D)  inhibiting gluconeogenesis. 
A)  assisting transport of glucose into cells. 
B)  stimulating the liver to store glycogen. 
C)  triggering glycogen breakdown in the liver. 
D)  inhibiting gluconeogenesis.

Question 10

Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen 
B)  chlorophyll 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  glucose 
A)  glycogen 
B)  chlorophyll 
C)  carbon dioxide 
D)  glucose

Question 11

A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing ketosis. 
B)  keeping stools soft. 
C)  trapping cholesterol in pockets in the large intestine. 
D)  causing more cholesterol-containing bile to be excreted in feces. 
A)  preventing ketosis. 
B)  keeping stools soft. 
C)  trapping cholesterol in pockets in the large intestine. 
D)  causing more cholesterol-containing bile to be excreted in feces.

Question 12

Hypoglycemia is seen ONLY in people with type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After a meal,which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  unexplained weight loss 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  increased risk for cardiovascular disease 
D)  increased risk for diabetes 
A)  unexplained weight loss 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  increased risk for cardiovascular disease 
D)  increased risk for diabetes

Question 15

Defend or refute two claims: that using alternative sweeteners helps people lose weight; and that using alternative sweeteners helps people maintain a healthful body weight.

Accepted Answer

The claim that using alternative sweeten

Question 16

Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant,which offers only a limited selection of vegetables.Which of the following would be the most fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup of cooked broccoli 
B)  2 cups of iceberg lettuce 
C)  6 spears of steamed asparagus 
D)  1/2 cup of creamed corn 
A)  1 cup of cooked broccoli 
B)  2 cups of iceberg lettuce 
C)  6 spears of steamed asparagus 
D)  1/2 cup of creamed corn

Question 17

Sucralose is the purified extract of a South American plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  lignins 
B)  cellulose 
C)  hemicelluloses 
D)  pectins 
A)  lignins 
B)  cellulose 
C)  hemicelluloses 
D)  pectins

Question 20

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

Accepted Answer

A)  fruit. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  whole grains. 
A)  fruit. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  whole grains.

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

When blood glucose levels drop,which hormone brings glucose out of storage to raise blood glucose levels?

The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

Which of the following has the highest glycemic index value?

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet.

Red blood cells can only use glucose for energy.

Distinguish between the glycemic index and the glycemic load.Why is eating a diet with a low glycemic index or load potentially healthful?

The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by

Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?

A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by

Hypoglycemia is seen ONLY in people with type 1 diabetes.

After a meal,which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?

Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?

Defend or refute two claims: that using alternative sweeteners helps people lose weight; and that using alternative sweeteners helps people maintain a healthful body weight.

Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant,which offers only a limited selection of vegetables.Which of the following would be the most fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?

Sucralose is the purified extract of a South American plant.

Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

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