Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Banana 
B) Baked potato 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Peanuts 
A) Banana 
B) Baked potato 
C) Fat-free milk 
D) Peanuts

Question 2

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal tract has difficulty digesting fatty foods. 
B) blood glucose level is difficult to regulate. 
C) nerves are more sensitive to pain stimuli. 
D) lacteals absorb excess lipids. 
A) intestinal tract has difficulty digesting fatty foods. 
B) blood glucose level is difficult to regulate. 
C) nerves are more sensitive to pain stimuli. 
D) lacteals absorb excess lipids.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
B) The pancreas secretes glucagon,a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. 
D) Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes,rice,and beans. 
A) A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. 
B) The pancreas secretes glucagon,a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. 
D) Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes,rice,and beans.

Question 4

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucralose 
B) Stevia 
C) Sucrose 
D) Saccharin 
A) Sucralose 
B) Stevia 
C) Sucrose 
D) Saccharin

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Lignin 
B) Glycogen 
C) Starch 
D) Glucose 
A) Lignin 
B) Glycogen 
C) Starch 
D) Glucose

Question 6

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) maltose and glycogen 
B) glucose and fructose 
C) alanine and aspartic acid 
D) glycerol and fatty acid 
A) maltose and glycogen 
B) glucose and fructose 
C) alanine and aspartic acid 
D) glycerol and fatty acid

Question 7

Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes.To reduce his risk of this disease,Pearson should

Accepted Answer

A) reduce his sodium intake to 1500 mg/day. 
B) increase his animal protein intake to 120 g/day. 
C) avoid gaining excess weight. 
D) consume a low-fiber diet. 
A) reduce his sodium intake to 1500 mg/day. 
B) increase his animal protein intake to 120 g/day. 
C) avoid gaining excess weight. 
D) consume a low-fiber diet.

Question 8

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) fructose 
B) glucose 
C) glycogen 
D) polysaccharide 
A) fructose 
B) glucose 
C) glycogen 
D) polysaccharide

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Beef steak 
B) Brown rice 
C) Roast turkey 
D) Grilled salmon 
A) Beef steak 
B) Brown rice 
C) Roast turkey 
D) Grilled salmon

Question 10

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 500 
C) 600 
D) 400 
A) 300 
B) 500 
C) 600 
D) 400

Question 11

Which of the following foods or beverages is the main source of added sugars in American diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar-sweetened soft drinks 
B) Fruit juices 
C) Frosted doughnuts,cakes,and pastries 
D) Candies 
A) Sugar-sweetened soft drinks 
B) Fruit juices 
C) Frosted doughnuts,cakes,and pastries 
D) Candies

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) glycogen stores 
C) muscle fibers 
D) ketone bodies 
A) vitamin C 
B) glycogen stores 
C) muscle fibers 
D) ketone bodies

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) do nothing to intervene,because her blood glucose level is normal. 
B) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
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) do nothing to intervene,because her blood glucose level is normal. 
B) consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. 
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.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
B) Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans. 
D) The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber. 
A) Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
B) Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans. 
D) The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.

Question 15

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 food intake 
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 food intake 
D) Urinating less frequently than usual

Question 16

Glycogen is composed of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) ribose 
B) fructose 
C) insulin 
D) glucose 
A) ribose 
B) fructose 
C) insulin 
D) glucose

Question 17

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrates per 4-ounce serving?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-free milk 
B) Canned tuna 
C) Ham slice 
D) Baked chicken 
A) Fat-free milk 
B) Canned tuna 
C) Ham slice 
D) Baked chicken

Question 18

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need,the excess can be

Accepted Answer

A) eliminated in feces. 
B) converted into fat and stored. 
C) converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. 
D) metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys. 
A) eliminated in feces. 
B) converted into fat and stored. 
C) converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. 
D) metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) When cells have plenty of glucose to metabolize for energy,they store dietary fat instead of use it for energy. 
B) People can gain body fat when they consume more micronutrients in relation to their macronutrient intakes. 
C) Foods that are high in simple sugars are fattening because they usually contain a lot of protein. 
D) High-fiber diets are associated with greater weight gain in adults,because fiber-rich foods are less filling than foods that contain sugars. 
A) When cells have plenty of glucose to metabolize for energy,they store dietary fat instead of use it for energy. 
B) People can gain body fat when they consume more micronutrients in relation to their macronutrient intakes. 
C) Foods that are high in simple sugars are fattening because they usually contain a lot of protein. 
D) High-fiber diets are associated with greater weight gain in adults,because fiber-rich foods are less filling than foods that contain sugars.

Question 20

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) Lignin 
B) Fructose 
C) Starch 
D) Glycogen 
A) Lignin 
B) Fructose 
C) Starch 
D) Glycogen

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

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes.To reduce his risk of this disease,Pearson should

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

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

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Which of the following foods or beverages is the main source of added sugars in American diets?

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.

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

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?

Glycogen is composed of _____ molecules.

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrates per 4-ounce serving?

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need,the excess can be

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

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

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates

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

Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells.Based on this information,Jamie's

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal/g?

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack.In her gastrointestinal tract,the sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.

Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes.To reduce his risk of this disease,Pearson should

The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of _____ molecules.

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

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily.To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.

Which of the following foods or beverages is the main source of added sugars in American diets?

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.

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

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?

Glycogen is composed of _____ molecules.

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrates per 4-ounce serving?

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need,the excess can be

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

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