Question 1

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 be between 70 and 100 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) People who have diabetes should limit their intake of soluble fiber. 
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 be between 70 and 100 mg/dl. 
C) A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. 
D) People who have diabetes should limit their intake of soluble fiber.

Question 2

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily 
B) losing excess body fat 
C) smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
D) reducing intake of salty foods 
A) drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily 
B) losing excess body fat 
C) smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
D) reducing intake of salty foods

Question 3

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia.Based on this information,Jamie should

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
B) eat smaller,more frequent meals. 
C) eliminate fat from her diet. 
D) take insulin to reduce her blood glucose level. 
A) increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
B) eat smaller,more frequent meals. 
C) eliminate fat from her diet. 
D) take insulin to reduce her blood glucose level.

Question 4

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) sucrose 
B) sucralose 
C) galactose 
D) maltose 
A) sucrose 
B) sucralose 
C) galactose 
D) maltose

Question 5

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Accepted Answer

A) chicken liver 
B) unsalted butter 
C) cooked beans 
D) whole eggs 
A) chicken liver 
B) unsalted butter 
C) cooked beans 
D) whole eggs

Question 6

Insulin is made by the

Accepted Answer

A) liver. 
B) pancreas. 
C) kidneys. 
D) gallbladder. 
A) liver. 
B) pancreas. 
C) kidneys. 
D) gallbladder.

Question 7

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

Accepted Answer

A) peanuts 
B) baked potato 
C) cooked spaghetti 
D) banana 
A) peanuts 
B) baked potato 
C) cooked spaghetti 
D) banana

Question 8

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

Accepted Answer

A) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber. 
C) increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
D) reduce her intake of whole-grain breads and cereals. 
A) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber. 
C) increase her intake of refined carbohydrates. 
D) reduce her intake of whole-grain breads and cereals.

Question 9

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student.He avoids milk,because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However,he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms.Based on this information,Clayton probably has

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) lactose intolerance. 
C) botulism poisoning. 
D) type 2 diabetes. 
A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) lactose intolerance. 
C) botulism poisoning. 
D) type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Accepted Answer

A) liver,apples,and cheese 
B) eggs,fat-free milk,and honey 
C) corn,potatoes,and rice 
D) beef,seafood,and roast chicken 
A) liver,apples,and cheese 
B) eggs,fat-free milk,and honey 
C) corn,potatoes,and rice 
D) beef,seafood,and roast chicken

Question 11

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure is consistently high,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.Based on this information,Shawn has

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) lactose intolerance. 
C) diverticula. 
D) constipation. 
A) metabolic syndrome. 
B) lactose intolerance. 
C) diverticula. 
D) constipation.

Question 12

Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?

Accepted Answer

A) mannose 
B) fructose 
C) xylose 
D) sucrose 
A) mannose 
B) fructose 
C) xylose 
D) sucrose

Question 13

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One afternoon,Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

Accepted Answer

A) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
B) do nothing to intervene,because her blood glucose level is normal. 
C) give herself an extra injection of insulin. 
D) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which provides time for her blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. 
A) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
B) do nothing to intervene,because her blood glucose level is normal. 
C) give herself an extra injection of insulin. 
D) do not eat anything for the next 5 hours,which provides time for her blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia.Based on this information,Jamie should

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Insulin is made by the

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student.He avoids milk,because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However,he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms.Based on this information,Clayton probably has

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure is consistently high,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.Based on this information,Shawn has

Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One afternoon,Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

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Which of the following statements is true?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

Jamie has reactive hypoglycemia.Based on this information,Jamie should

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high.He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level.Based on this information,which of the following foods should he add?

Insulin is made by the

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week.To help relieve her constipation without taking medications,Betty should

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student.He avoids milk,because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However,he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms.Based on this information,Clayton probably has

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure is consistently high,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.Based on this information,Shawn has

Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level.One afternoon,Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl.Based on this information,Anna should

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

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