Question 1

Amy has type 1 diabetes.Based on this information,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Amy should avoid eating foods that contain carbohydrates. 
B) Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump. 
C) Amy should avoid spreading the chronic disease to other people. 
D) Amy needs to lose weight and exercise more to reduce the negative effects that diabetes can have on her body. 
A) Amy should avoid eating foods that contain carbohydrates. 
B) Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump. 
C) Amy should avoid spreading the chronic disease to other people. 
D) Amy needs to lose weight and exercise more to reduce the negative effects that diabetes can have on her body.

Question 2

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A) seedless grapes 
B) chicken livers 
C) sweet potatoes 
D) egg yolks 
A) seedless grapes 
B) chicken livers 
C) sweet potatoes 
D) egg yolks

Question 3

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance.Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Accepted Answer

A) soy milk 
B) fat-free milk 
C) cottage cheese 
D) cream cheese. 
A) soy milk 
B) fat-free milk 
C) cottage cheese 
D) cream cheese.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An egg is a rich source of carbohydrate. 
B) Honey is a rich source of fructose. 
C) Sweetened soft drinks are a good source of lactose. 
D) Beans are a good source of galactose. 
A) An egg is a rich source of carbohydrate. 
B) Honey is a rich source of fructose. 
C) Sweetened soft drinks are a good source of lactose. 
D) Beans are a good source of galactose.

Question 5

Five-year-old Layla consumes a lot of sugary snacks.Based on this information,Layla has a high risk of

Accepted Answer

A) tooth decay. 
B) Type 1 diabetes. 
C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D) metabolic syndrome. 
A) tooth decay. 
B) Type 1 diabetes. 
C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D) metabolic syndrome.

Question 6

Marissa is healthy,but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

Accepted Answer

A) take iron supplements daily. 
B) avoid gaining excess weight. 
C) use foods that are artificially sweetened. 
D) drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. 
A) take iron supplements daily. 
B) avoid gaining excess weight. 
C) use foods that are artificially sweetened. 
D) drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Question 7

According to Cleo's physician,her blood cholesterol level is too high.Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) cooked oatmeal 
B) whole milk 
C) lean beef 
D) American cheese 
A) cooked oatmeal 
B) whole milk 
C) lean beef 
D) American cheese

Question 8

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has lost weight,his breath has a strange odor,and he seems to be thirsty all the time.Based on this information,Lena should

Accepted Answer

A) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) have her son tested for metabolic syndrome. 
D) increase her son's intake of phenylalanine. 
A) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) have her son tested for metabolic syndrome. 
D) increase her son's intake of phenylalanine.

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) having northern European ancestry 
B) being taller than average 
C) weighing more than average 
D) having a lower than average waist circumference 
A) having northern European ancestry 
B) being taller than average 
C) weighing more than average 
D) having a lower than average waist circumference

Question 10

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) ketone bodies. 
B) glycogen stores. 
C) muscle fibers. 
D) beta cells. 
A) ketone bodies. 
B) glycogen stores. 
C) muscle fibers. 
D) beta cells.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
B) To remain healthy,your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. 
A) People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. 
B) To remain healthy,your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.

Question 12

Pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A) digests starch in the small intestine. 
B) is secreted by the gallbladder. 
C) contributes to metabolic syndrome. 
D) converts glucose to energy in cells. 
A) digests starch in the small intestine. 
B) is secreted by the gallbladder. 
C) contributes to metabolic syndrome. 
D) converts glucose to energy in cells.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who eat large amounts of sugary foods have a higher than average risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
B) People who drink sugar-sweetened soft drinks may gain body fat,especially if they do not reduce their intake of energy from solid foods. 
C) Sugars and other digestible carbohydrates comprise over 80% of the average American's total energy intake. 
D) A gram of sugar provides about twice the calories as a gram of starch. 
A) Children who eat large amounts of sugary foods have a higher than average risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
B) People who drink sugar-sweetened soft drinks may gain body fat,especially if they do not reduce their intake of energy from solid foods. 
C) Sugars and other digestible carbohydrates comprise over 80% of the average American's total energy intake. 
D) A gram of sugar provides about twice the calories as a gram of starch.

Question 14

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
B) having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl 
C) losing weight despite increased appetite 
D) urinating less frequently than usual 
A) gaining an unexpected amount of weight 
B) having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl 
C) losing weight despite increased appetite 
D) urinating less frequently than usual

Question 15

Mark has type 2 diabetes.After testing Mark's blood,his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK,but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level.Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Accepted Answer

A) Mark is losing weight rapidly. 
B) Mark's blood pressure is too low. 
C) Mark's HbA1c is 8.5. 
D) Mark's fasting HDL cholesterol level is high. 
A) Mark is losing weight rapidly. 
B) Mark's blood pressure is too low. 
C) Mark's HbA1c is 8.5. 
D) Mark's fasting HDL cholesterol level is high.

Question 16

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A) rice 
B) butter 
C) strawberries 
D) hamburger 
A) rice 
B) butter 
C) strawberries 
D) hamburger

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough,overcooked meat. 
B) Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. 
C) Scientists classify a form of fiber according to whether it dissolves or swells in oil. 
D) The human digestive tract digests fiber into glucose molecules. 
A) Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough,overcooked meat. 
B) Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. 
C) Scientists classify a form of fiber according to whether it dissolves or swells in oil. 
D) The human digestive tract digests fiber into glucose molecules.

Question 18

Glycogen is composed of

Accepted Answer

A) fructose molecules. 
B) galactose molecules. 
C) glucose molecules. 
D) sucrose molecules. 
A) fructose molecules. 
B) galactose molecules. 
C) glucose molecules. 
D) sucrose molecules.

Question 19

Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) less than normal need to urinate 
B) excessive thirst 
C) craving for salty foods 
D) unexplained weight loss 
A) less than normal need to urinate 
B) excessive thirst 
C) craving for salty foods 
D) unexplained weight loss

Question 20

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Accepted Answer

A) glucose,galactose,and sucrose. 
B) fructose,lactose,and levulose. 
C) galactose,glucose,and fructose. 
D) maltose,lactose,and galactose. 
A) glucose,galactose,and sucrose. 
B) fructose,lactose,and levulose. 
C) galactose,glucose,and fructose. 
D) maltose,lactose,and galactose.

Amy has type 1 diabetes.Based on this information,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance.Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Which of the following statements is true?

Five-year-old Layla consumes a lot of sugary snacks.Based on this information,Layla has a high risk of

Marissa is healthy,but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

According to Cleo's physician,her blood cholesterol level is too high.Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has lost weight,his breath has a strange odor,and he seems to be thirsty all the time.Based on this information,Lena should

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

Which of the following statements is true?

Pancreatic amylase

Which of the following statements is true?

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Mark has type 2 diabetes.After testing Mark's blood,his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK,but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level.Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Which of the following statements is true?

Glycogen is composed of

Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

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Amy has type 1 diabetes.Based on this information,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Nickki has severe lactose intolerance.Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?

Which of the following statements is true?

Five-year-old Layla consumes a lot of sugary snacks.Based on this information,Layla has a high risk of

Marissa is healthy,but she's concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

According to Cleo's physician,her blood cholesterol level is too high.Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has lost weight,his breath has a strange odor,and he seems to be thirsty all the time.Based on this information,Lena should

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrate.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

Which of the following statements is true?

Pancreatic amylase

Which of the following statements is true?

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?

Mark has type 2 diabetes.After testing Mark's blood,his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK,but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level.Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Which of the following statements is true?

Glycogen is composed of

Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes.Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease?

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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