Question 1

The sugar alcohol commonly used to sweeten chewing gum and candy is

Accepted Answer

A)  corn syrup. 
B)  dextrin. 
C)  invert sugar. 
D)  sorbitol. 
A)  corn syrup. 
B)  dextrin. 
C)  invert sugar. 
D)  sorbitol.

Question 2

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as

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A)  decreased mineral absorption due to chemical binding by the fiber. 
B)  blockage of the intestinal tract. 
C)  decreased appetite in some individuals. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  decreased mineral absorption due to chemical binding by the fiber. 
B)  blockage of the intestinal tract. 
C)  decreased appetite in some individuals. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 3

An example of an oligosaccharide is

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

Question 4

Which combination of foods would be highest in complex carbohydrates?

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A)  Cola, potato chips, chicken-salad sandwich 
B)  Spaghetti with marinara sauce, broccoli, dinner roll, milk 
C)  Coffee, crisp bacon, fried egg, orange drink 
D)  Chipped beef and gravy 
A)  Cola, potato chips, chicken-salad sandwich 
B)  Spaghetti with marinara sauce, broccoli, dinner roll, milk 
C)  Coffee, crisp bacon, fried egg, orange drink 
D)  Chipped beef and gravy

Question 5

Fructose is taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine via facilitated diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sucrose is made up of glucose + glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Individuals with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting milk products because they lack the enzyme needed to break apart the alpha bond linkages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pouches that form in the walls of the large intestine due to excessive exertion during defecation are called

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  ulcers. 
C)  diverticula. 
D)  phytobezoars. 
A)  hemorrhoids. 
B)  ulcers. 
C)  diverticula. 
D)  phytobezoars.

Question 10

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  alpha and beta 
D)  gamma 
A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  alpha and beta 
D)  gamma

Question 11

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Glucose,galactose,and fructose

Accepted Answer

A)  are disaccharides. 
B)  are soluble fibers. 
C)  are monosaccharides. 
D)  are polysaccharides. 
A)  are disaccharides. 
B)  are soluble fibers. 
C)  are monosaccharides. 
D)  are polysaccharides.

Question 13

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include

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A)  weight change. 
B)  excessive thirst and urination. 
C)  blurred vision. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  weight change. 
B)  excessive thirst and urination. 
C)  blurred vision. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following is classified as an insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  pectin 
B)  mucilage 
C)  cellulose 
D)  gums 
A)  pectin 
B)  mucilage 
C)  cellulose 
D)  gums

Question 15

A sugar not commonly found free in nature that combines with glucose to form the disaccharide lactose is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Insulin is made in the

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  small intestine. 
A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  small intestine.

Question 17

The principal sugar found in milk is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A)  bananas 
B)  apple 
C)  baked potato 
D)  white bread 
A)  bananas 
B)  apple 
C)  baked potato 
D)  white bread

The sugar alcohol commonly used to sweeten chewing gum and candy is

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as

An example of an oligosaccharide is

Which combination of foods would be highest in complex carbohydrates?

Fructose is taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine via facilitated diffusion.

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Sucrose is made up of glucose + glucose.

Individuals with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting milk products because they lack the enzyme needed to break apart the alpha bond linkages.

Pouches that form in the walls of the large intestine due to excessive exertion during defecation are called

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

Glucose,galactose,and fructose

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include

Which of the following is classified as an insoluble fiber?

A sugar not commonly found free in nature that combines with glucose to form the disaccharide lactose is

Insulin is made in the

The principal sugar found in milk is

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

The sugar alcohol commonly used to sweeten chewing gum and candy is

Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks,such as

An example of an oligosaccharide is

Which combination of foods would be highest in complex carbohydrates?

Fructose is taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine via facilitated diffusion.

Soluble dietary fibers have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol.

Sucrose is made up of glucose + glucose.

Individuals with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting milk products because they lack the enzyme needed to break apart the alpha bond linkages.

Pouches that form in the walls of the large intestine due to excessive exertion during defecation are called

Amylose and amylopectin contain ___________ bonds,which are responsible for the digestibility of these starches.

The RDA for carbohydrate intake is 300 g/day.

Glucose,galactose,and fructose

Usual symptoms of diabetes mellitus include

Which of the following is classified as an insoluble fiber?

A sugar not commonly found free in nature that combines with glucose to form the disaccharide lactose is

Insulin is made in the

The principal sugar found in milk is

High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.

Glycogen is made of glucose units linked by beta bonds.

Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?

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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

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