Question 1

List 4 functions of carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are essential macronutrien

Question 2

Why is excess sugar consumption discouraged?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may cause dental caries. 
B)  It may cause weight gain. 
C)  It lacks dietary fiber. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  It may cause dental caries. 
B)  It may cause weight gain. 
C)  It lacks dietary fiber. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 3

Humans can digest a carbohydrate if the glucose bond is

Accepted Answer

A)  an alpha bond. 
B)  a beta bond. 
C)  a gamma bond. 
D)  a peptide. 
A)  an alpha bond. 
B)  a beta bond. 
C)  a gamma bond. 
D)  a peptide.

Question 4

What does the term "functional fiber" mean?

Accepted Answer

The term "functional fiber" refers to is

Question 5

Normal blood glucose levels range between

Accepted Answer

A)  40 and 70 mg/dL. 
B)  70 and 100 mg/dL. 
C)  125 and 140 mg per 100 ml. 
D)  200 and 300 mg/dL. 
A)  40 and 70 mg/dL. 
B)  70 and 100 mg/dL. 
C)  125 and 140 mg per 100 ml. 
D)  200 and 300 mg/dL.

Question 6

The body is capable of making glucose from non-carbohydrate nutrients,such as protein,by a process referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogenesis. 
B)  glycolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  ketosis. 
A)  glycogenesis. 
B)  glycolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  ketosis.

Question 7

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they

Accepted Answer

A)  are easily digested. 
B)  are resistant to spoilage. 
C)  form a stable starch gel. 
D)  are sweet tasting. 
A)  are easily digested. 
B)  are resistant to spoilage. 
C)  form a stable starch gel. 
D)  are sweet tasting.

Question 8

Which of the following is the best source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  fresh blueberries 
B)  whole-grain oats 
C)  low-fat yogurt 
D)  dark leafy greens 
A)  fresh blueberries 
B)  whole-grain oats 
C)  low-fat yogurt 
D)  dark leafy greens

Question 9

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14g/1000kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine,consumers should limit their intake of added sugars to ____________ percent of total energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  25 
A)  0 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  25

Question 11

Scientists have shown that eating a high sugar diet causes diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Diabetic exchanges and carbohydrate counting are effective ways for diabetics to monitor daily carbohydrate intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is classified as a non-nutritive sweetener?

Accepted Answer

A)  sorbitol 
B)  honey 
C)  aspartame 
D)  mannitol 
A)  sorbitol 
B)  honey 
C)  aspartame 
D)  mannitol

Question 14

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A trade name for aspartame is

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturlose. 
B)  Equal. 
C)  Splenda. 
D)  Sunette. 
A)  Naturlose. 
B)  Equal. 
C)  Splenda. 
D)  Sunette.

Question 16

Much of the galactose in our diet is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  high-fiber foods. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  dark green leafy vegetables. 
D)  honey and table sugar. 
A)  high-fiber foods. 
B)  dairy products. 
C)  dark green leafy vegetables. 
D)  honey and table sugar.

Question 17

Sucralose is a nutritive sweetener that is approximately the same sweetness as honey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While _________ suppresses gluconeogenesis,____________ increases glycogen breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon; insulin 
B)  insulin; glucagon 
C)  insulin; glucose 
D)  cortisol; glucagon 
A)  glucagon; insulin 
B)  insulin; glucagon 
C)  insulin; glucose 
D)  cortisol; glucagon

Question 19

Insoluble fiber is readily metabolized into acids and gases by bacteria in the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Treatment for reactive hypoglycemia includes

Accepted Answer

A)  administering insulin before a meal. 
B)  eating regular meals and snacks of protein and complex carbohydrates and avoiding excess simple sugar. 
C)  following a high protein, high fat diet. 
D)  taking supplements of vitamins and minerals. 
A)  administering insulin before a meal. 
B)  eating regular meals and snacks of protein and complex carbohydrates and avoiding excess simple sugar. 
C)  following a high protein, high fat diet. 
D)  taking supplements of vitamins and minerals.

List 4 functions of carbohydrates.

Why is excess sugar consumption discouraged?

Humans can digest a carbohydrate if the glucose bond is

What does the term "functional fiber" mean?

Normal blood glucose levels range between

The body is capable of making glucose from non-carbohydrate nutrients,such as protein,by a process referred to as

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they

Which of the following is the best source of starch?

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14g/1000kcal.

According the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine,consumers should limit their intake of added sugars to ____________ percent of total energy.

Scientists have shown that eating a high sugar diet causes diabetes.

Diabetic exchanges and carbohydrate counting are effective ways for diabetics to monitor daily carbohydrate intake.

Which of the following is classified as a non-nutritive sweetener?

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

A trade name for aspartame is

Much of the galactose in our diet is found in

Sucralose is a nutritive sweetener that is approximately the same sweetness as honey.

While _ suppresses gluconeogenesis,____ increases glycogen breakdown.

Insoluble fiber is readily metabolized into acids and gases by bacteria in the large intestine.

Treatment for reactive hypoglycemia includes

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

List 4 functions of carbohydrates.

Why is excess sugar consumption discouraged?

Humans can digest a carbohydrate if the glucose bond is

What does the term "functional fiber" mean?

Normal blood glucose levels range between

The body is capable of making glucose from non-carbohydrate nutrients,such as protein,by a process referred to as

Food processors and manufacturers use amylopectins to produce sauces and gravies for frozen foods because they

Which of the following is the best source of starch?

The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14g/1000kcal.

According the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine,consumers should limit their intake of added sugars to ____________ percent of total energy.

Scientists have shown that eating a high sugar diet causes diabetes.

Diabetic exchanges and carbohydrate counting are effective ways for diabetics to monitor daily carbohydrate intake.

Which of the following is classified as a non-nutritive sweetener?

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by insulin resistance,obesity,hypertension,and hyperlipidemia.

A trade name for aspartame is

Much of the galactose in our diet is found in

Sucralose is a nutritive sweetener that is approximately the same sweetness as honey.

While _________ suppresses gluconeogenesis,____________ increases glycogen breakdown.

Insoluble fiber is readily metabolized into acids and gases by bacteria in the large intestine.

Treatment for reactive hypoglycemia includes

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters

While _ suppresses gluconeogenesis,____ increases glycogen breakdown.