Question 1

What is cellulose, why is it important, and in what foods is it found?

Accepted Answer

Cellulose is a primary source of dietary fiber. It is found in the skins of fruits, the leaves and stems of vegetables, and legumes. Highly processed foods, such as white bread, contain little if any cellulose because it is removed during processing. Humans cannot digest cellulose, so it has no energy value. It is useful because it provides bulk for the stool.

Question 2

Which disaccharide is produced by enzymatic action during the digestion of starch in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) lactose 
B) sucrose 
C) maltose 
D) glycogen 
A) lactose 
B) sucrose 
C) maltose 
D) glycogen C

Question 3

Carbohydrates are required by the body to furnish adequate fiber needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following sugars is created during the fermentation process that produces alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) lactose 
B) sucrose 
C) maltose 
D) glycogen 
A) lactose 
B) sucrose 
C) maltose 
D) glycogen

Question 5

What is the name of the storage form of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) lactic acid 
C) glycogen 
D) ketone 
A) glucose 
B) lactic acid 
C) glycogen 
D) ketone

Question 6

The body needs a constant supply of energy; consequently, it stores approximately one-half of a 24-hour need of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Disaccharides are simple sugars that may be absorbed from the intestine directly into the blood stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following hormones controls the rate of glucose metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) glucagon 
C) islets of Langerhans 
D) steroids 
A) insulin 
B) glucagon 
C) islets of Langerhans 
D) steroids

Question 9

Jill and Henry consume a lot of carbohydrates. Why is this a common occurrence among the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are a cheaper item and pro

Question 10

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and supply the major source of energy for the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What role does glycogen play in carbohydrate metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are converted to glucose f

Question 12

Insufficient lactase causes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) lactose intolerance 
B) milk allergy 
C) constipation 
D) all of the above 
A) lactose intolerance 
B) milk allergy 
C) constipation 
D) all of the above

Question 13

Discuss the consequences of consuming too much fiber.

Accepted Answer

Eating too much fiber in a short time ca

Question 14

Which monosaccharide is a product of milk digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) lactose 
B) galactose 
C) fructose 
D) maltase 
A) lactose 
B) galactose 
C) fructose 
D) maltase

Question 15

Why is she feeling weak and dizzy? What other symptoms may be an indication of a real problem for Sally?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates provide energy.

Question 16

What is another term for glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) dextrin 
B) dextrose 
C) table sugar 
D) saccharine 
A) dextrin 
B) dextrose 
C) table sugar 
D) saccharine

Question 17

What is the tough outer covering of a grain kernel called?

Accepted Answer

A) endosperm 
B) exosperm 
C) bran 
D) germ 
A) endosperm 
B) exosperm 
C) bran 
D) germ

Question 18

What is the recommended weight loss per week?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the recommended weight loss per...

Question 19

Provide an explanation for the use of fiber in at least five medical conditions. Explain the rationale for each. What are the best food sources for fiber?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is helpful to clients who desire w

Question 20

The major source of energy for the body is provided by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) vitamins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals 
A) water 
B) vitamins 
C) carbohydrates 
D) minerals

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

What is cellulose, why is it important, and in what foods is it found?

Which disaccharide is produced by enzymatic action during the digestion of starch in the body?

Carbohydrates are required by the body to furnish adequate fiber needed.

Which of the following sugars is created during the fermentation process that produces alcohol?

What is the name of the storage form of carbohydrate?

The body needs a constant supply of energy; consequently, it stores approximately one-half of a 24-hour need of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles.

Disaccharides are simple sugars that may be absorbed from the intestine directly into the blood stream.

Which of the following hormones controls the rate of glucose metabolism?

Jill and Henry consume a lot of carbohydrates. Why is this a common occurrence among the elderly population?

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and supply the major source of energy for the body.

What role does glycogen play in carbohydrate metabolism?

Insufficient lactase causes _____.

Discuss the consequences of consuming too much fiber.

Which monosaccharide is a product of milk digestion?

Why is she feeling weak and dizzy? What other symptoms may be an indication of a real problem for Sally?

What is another term for glucose?

What is the tough outer covering of a grain kernel called?

What is the recommended weight loss per week?

Provide an explanation for the use of fiber in at least five medical conditions. Explain the rationale for each. What are the best food sources for fiber?

The major source of energy for the body is provided by ____.

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