Question 1

The insoluble fiber that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is

Accepted Answer

A)  lignin. 
B)  pectin. 
C)  mucilage. 
D)  cellulose. 
A)  lignin. 
B)  pectin. 
C)  mucilage. 
D)  cellulose.

Question 2

In the body,the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  liver. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 3

Glycogen is NOT a good source of dietary carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Foods produced with alternative sweeteners typically have few or no Calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)is a USDA estimate of the amount of added sugars that is acceptable to consume daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individuals with which untreated disease are at risk for developing ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  diabetes 
C)  diverticulosis 
D)  heart disease 
A)  hypertension 
B)  diabetes 
C)  diverticulosis 
D)  heart disease

Question 7

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  galactose 
D)  glycogen 
A)  glucose 
B)  fructose 
C)  galactose 
D)  glycogen

Question 8

Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Based on the average number of Calories you consume each day,estimate the highest number of Calories you should consume each day as added sugar.Identify at least three ways you can slash your added sugar intake.

Accepted Answer

Based on the average number of Calories

Question 10

The liver converts fructose and galactose to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycogen is resistant to intestinal enzymes and cannot be broken down by the human digestive tract. 
B)  Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered. 
C)  The highly branched structure of glycogen is difficult for human digestive enzymes to break apart. 
D)  The form of glycogen found in meat cannot be absorbed in the small intestine. 
A)  Glycogen is resistant to intestinal enzymes and cannot be broken down by the human digestive tract. 
B)  Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered. 
C)  The highly branched structure of glycogen is difficult for human digestive enzymes to break apart. 
D)  The form of glycogen found in meat cannot be absorbed in the small intestine.

Question 12

Starch,glycogen,and dietary fiber are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  simple carbohydrates. 
D)  complex carbohydrates. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  simple carbohydrates. 
D)  complex carbohydrates.

Question 13

Honey is a more nutritious and healthful sweetener than table sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  fructose 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  water 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  fructose 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  water

Question 15

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for carbohydrate is 130 grams a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in that food are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  enriched. 
B)  fortified. 
C)  genetically modified. 
D)  processed. 
A)  enriched. 
B)  fortified. 
C)  genetically modified. 
D)  processed.

Question 17

Describe how carbohydrates are digested and metabolized in the human body,identifying the enzymes involved in the process.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are digested and metaboliz

Question 18

Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet.Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day. 
B)  Purchase bread and grain products in which the first ingredient listed is "whole grain." 
C)  Increase fiber intake by taking a fiber supplement each day. 
D)  Eat legumes every day, if possible. 
A)  Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day. 
B)  Purchase bread and grain products in which the first ingredient listed is "whole grain." 
C)  Increase fiber intake by taking a fiber supplement each day. 
D)  Eat legumes every day, if possible.

Question 19

When fructose and glucose are bonded together,they form

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  lactose. 
A)  sucrose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  lactose.

Question 20

Which of the following fruit servings contains the highest level of fiber-rich carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 medium banana 
B)  1 cup of fresh strawberries 
C)  1 cup of blackberries 
D)  1/2 cup of canned fruit cocktail 
A)  1 medium banana 
B)  1 cup of fresh strawberries 
C)  1 cup of blackberries 
D)  1/2 cup of canned fruit cocktail

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

The insoluble fiber that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is

In the body,the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and

Glycogen is NOT a good source of dietary carbohydrate.

Foods produced with alternative sweeteners typically have few or no Calories.

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)is a USDA estimate of the amount of added sugars that is acceptable to consume daily.

Individuals with which untreated disease are at risk for developing ketoacidosis?

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

Based on the average number of Calories you consume each day,estimate the highest number of Calories you should consume each day as added sugar.Identify at least three ways you can slash your added sugar intake.

The liver converts fructose and galactose to glucose.

Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen.Why?

Starch,glycogen,and dietary fiber are examples of

Honey is a more nutritious and healthful sweetener than table sugar.

Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body?

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for carbohydrate is 130 grams a day.

Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in that food are known as

Describe how carbohydrates are digested and metabolized in the human body,identifying the enzymes involved in the process.

Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet.Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?

When fructose and glucose are bonded together,they form

Which of the following fruit servings contains the highest level of fiber-rich carbohydrates?

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