Question 1

Carbohydrate digestion pauses in the stomach because the pH of the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood sugar rises?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein and fat 
B)  carbohydrate and protein 
C)  carbohydrate and fat 
D)  fat and ketones 
A)  protein and fat 
B)  carbohydrate and protein 
C)  carbohydrate and fat 
D)  fat and ketones

Question 4

In an attempt to lose weight,Kendra fasted for three days.During that time,her body synthesized glycogen for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following types of bread contains the most fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 slice of pumpernickel bread 
B)  1 slice of whole-wheat bread 
C)  1 slice of white bread 
D)  1 buttermilk biscuit 
A)  1 slice of pumpernickel bread 
B)  1 slice of whole-wheat bread 
C)  1 slice of white bread 
D)  1 buttermilk biscuit

Question 6

The primary energy source used by the body during intense exercise is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  cholesterol. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  cholesterol.

Question 7

When we don't consume enough carbohydrate,what substances does the body produce as an alternative fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)  amyloses 
B)  amylases 
C)  ketones 
D)  glucagon 
A)  amyloses 
B)  amylases 
C)  ketones 
D)  glucagon

Question 8

Identify your own AI for fiber and at least three ways you can incorporate more fiber into your diet.

Accepted Answer

My own AI for fiber is to aim for at lea

Question 9

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  glucose.

Question 10

One tablespoon of honey contains more Calories than one tablespoon of table sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The storage form of glucose in animals is

Accepted Answer

A)  galactose. 
B)  starch. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  raffinose. 
A)  galactose. 
B)  starch. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  raffinose.

Question 12

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Accepted Answer

A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides. 
A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides.

Question 13

Eating large amounts of added sugar is associated with an increased risk for diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is safe for pregnant women to consume alternative sweeteners in moderate amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Consuming a high glycemic-index meal can cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During sleep,the body provides fuel to the brain

Accepted Answer

A)  by breaking down body proteins. 
B)  by engaging in ketosis. 
C)  by converting glucose to glycogen. 
D)  The body does not provide fuel to the brain during sleep. 
A)  by breaking down body proteins. 
B)  by engaging in ketosis. 
C)  by converting glucose to glycogen. 
D)  The body does not provide fuel to the brain during sleep.

Question 17

The condition in which infected pockets form on the wall of the large intestine is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  celiac disease. 
B)  Crohn's disease. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  celiac disease. 
B)  Crohn's disease. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 18

Which of the following is thought to be a health benefit of eating meals that have a low glycemic load?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher fiber intake 
B)  dramatic fluctuations in blood glucose 
C)  higher blood cholesterol levels 
D)  reduced risk for breast cancer 
A)  higher fiber intake 
B)  dramatic fluctuations in blood glucose 
C)  higher blood cholesterol levels 
D)  reduced risk for breast cancer

Question 19

Saccharin use is associated with an increased risk of cancer in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in maintaining blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  insulin 
B)  thyroxin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  epinephrine

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Carbohydrate digestion pauses in the stomach because the pH of the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood sugar rises?

Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions?

In an attempt to lose weight,Kendra fasted for three days.During that time,her body synthesized glycogen for fuel.

Which of the following types of bread contains the most fiber?

The primary energy source used by the body during intense exercise is

When we don't consume enough carbohydrate,what substances does the body produce as an alternative fuel?

Identify your own AI for fiber and at least three ways you can incorporate more fiber into your diet.

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

One tablespoon of honey contains more Calories than one tablespoon of table sugar.

The storage form of glucose in animals is

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Eating large amounts of added sugar is associated with an increased risk for diabetes.

It is safe for pregnant women to consume alternative sweeteners in moderate amounts.

Consuming a high glycemic-index meal can cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels.

During sleep,the body provides fuel to the brain

The condition in which infected pockets form on the wall of the large intestine is known as

Which of the following is thought to be a health benefit of eating meals that have a low glycemic load?

Saccharin use is associated with an increased risk of cancer in humans.

Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in maintaining blood glucose levels?

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