Question 1

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

Accepted Answer

A) give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks. 
B) encourage the child to consume more energy drinks. 
C) serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates. 
D) replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks. 
A) give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks. 
B) encourage the child to consume more energy drinks. 
C) serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates. 
D) replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Exercising daily 
B) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
C) Taking vitamin C supplements 
D) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily 
A) Exercising daily 
B) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
C) Taking vitamin C supplements 
D) Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily

Question 3

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

Accepted Answer

A) Cornflakes cereal 
B) Raw carrots 
C) Plain white bagel 
D) Banana 
A) Cornflakes cereal 
B) Raw carrots 
C) Plain white bagel 
D) Banana

Question 4

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) Maltose 
B) Lactose 
C) Sucrose 
D) Hexose 
A) Maltose 
B) Lactose 
C) Sucrose 
D) Hexose

Question 5

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) limit her son's intake of fluids. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
D) have her son treated for cystic fibrosis. 
A) limit her son's intake of fluids. 
B) have her son tested for type 1 diabetes. 
C) decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. 
D) have her son treated for cystic fibrosis.

Question 6

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should

Accepted Answer

A) replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea. 
B) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates. 
C) decrease his intake of polysaccharides. 
D) increase his intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. 
A) replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea. 
B) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates. 
C) decrease his intake of polysaccharides. 
D) increase his intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.

Question 7

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) Hexose 
B) Maltose 
C) Galactose 
D) Sucrose 
A) Hexose 
B) Maltose 
C) Galactose 
D) Sucrose

Question 8

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone 
B) glucagon 
C) insulin 
D) thyroxin 
A) aldosterone 
B) glucagon 
C) insulin 
D) thyroxin

Question 9

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) blindness 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) lactose intolerance 
A) blindness 
B) irritable bowel syndrome 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) lactose intolerance

Question 10

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Accepted Answer

A) Honey 
B) Molasses 
C) Aspartame 
D) Sucrose 
A) Honey 
B) Molasses 
C) Aspartame 
D) Sucrose

Question 11

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) Sucrose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Lactose 
A) Starch 
B) Sucrose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Lactose

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily 
C) Reducing intake of salty foods 
D) Losing excess body fat 
A) Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week 
B) Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily 
C) Reducing intake of salty foods 
D) Losing excess body fat

Question 13

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) fruit 
C) simple 
D) blood 
A) milk 
B) fruit 
C) simple 
D) blood

Question 14

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Accepted Answer

A) liver. 
B) milk. 
C) grapes. 
D) sugar. 
A) liver. 
B) milk. 
C) grapes. 
D) sugar.

Question 15

Glycogen is

Accepted Answer

A) a simple sugar in grapes and honey. 
B) the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue. 
C) a polysaccharide made by plants. 
D) the form of fat stored in fat cells. 
A) a simple sugar in grapes and honey. 
B) the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue. 
C) a polysaccharide made by plants. 
D) the form of fat stored in fat cells.

Question 16

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

Accepted Answer

A) fructose 
B) lactose 
C) molasses 
D) ribose 
A) fructose 
B) lactose 
C) molasses 
D) ribose

Question 17

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water,whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
B) Soluble fiber can be digested by humans,whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. 
C) Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans,whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D) Soluble fiber is in animal foods,whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. 
A) Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water,whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. 
B) Soluble fiber can be digested by humans,whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. 
C) Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans,whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. 
D) Soluble fiber is in animal foods,whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods.

Question 18

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 19

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) Sucrose 
B) Glucose 
C) Lactose 
D) Fructose 
A) Sucrose 
B) Glucose 
C) Lactose 
D) Fructose

Question 20

Marissa is 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) use foods that are artificially sweetened. 
C) avoid gaining excess weight. 
D) reduce her intake of sodium. 
A) take iron supplements daily. 
B) use foods that are artificially sweetened. 
C) avoid gaining excess weight. 
D) reduce her intake of sodium.

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

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

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

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

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

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

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Glycogen is

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

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

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

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

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

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

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

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

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Glycogen is

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

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

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters