Question 1

Refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as proteins and fats,which may lead to an excessive consumption of calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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) increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber 
B) restrict her fluid intake 
C) use colon cleansing enemas daily 
D) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables 
A) increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber 
B) restrict her fluid intake 
C) use colon cleansing enemas daily 
D) reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables A

Question 4

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Take a dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
B) Give himself insulin injections after meals 
C) Reduce his intake of refined sugars 
D) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible 
A) Take a dietary supplement that provides a variety of B vitamins 
B) Give himself insulin injections after meals 
C) Reduce his intake of refined sugars 
D) Eat one large meal per day,in the morning,if possible

Question 5

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic syndrome 
B) constipation 
C) diverticulitis 
D) cystic fibrosis 
A) metabolic syndrome 
B) constipation 
C) diverticulitis 
D) cystic fibrosis

Question 6

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl 
B) Body temperature that is over 101$\circ$F 
C) Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl 
D) Waist circumference that is 32 inches 
A) Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl 
B) Body temperature that is over 101$\circ$F 
C) Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl 
D) Waist circumference that is 32 inches

Question 7

Carbohydrate absorption occurs almost exclusively in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fructose,lactose,and hexose monophosphate 
B) glucose,galactose,and mannose 
C) galactose,glucose,and fructose 
D) maltose,ribose,and galactose 
A) fructose,lactose,and hexose monophosphate 
B) glucose,galactose,and mannose 
C) galactose,glucose,and fructose 
D) maltose,ribose,and galactose

Question 10

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) Glucose 
C) Carbon dioxide 
D) High-fructose corn syrup 
A) Starch 
B) Glucose 
C) Carbon dioxide 
D) High-fructose corn syrup

Question 11

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners should she use?

Accepted Answer

A) Mannitol 
B) Sucralose 
C) Table sugar 
D) Granulated cane juice 
A) Mannitol 
B) Sucralose 
C) Table sugar 
D) Granulated cane juice

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Insulin _______.

Accepted Answer

A) helps glucose enter cells 
B) is released during fasting periods,such as between meals 
C) increases blood glucose levels after meals 
D) stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy 
A) helps glucose enter cells 
B) is released during fasting periods,such as between meals 
C) increases blood glucose levels after meals 
D) stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Adrian's diet supplies only about 10% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's cells form more _____ than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) connective tissue 
B) antioxidants 
C) ketone bodies 
D) glycogen 
A) connective tissue 
B) antioxidants 
C) ketone bodies 
D) glycogen

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fiber is indigestible by humans because it is a branched chain,while starch is digestible by humans because it is unbranched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pancreatic amylase _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as proteins and fats,which may lead to an excessive consumption of calories.

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

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

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Carbohydrate absorption occurs almost exclusively in the stomach.

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

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are _____.

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners should she use?

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

Insulin _______.

Which of the following statements is true?

Adrian's diet supplies only about 10% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's cells form more _____ than normal.

Which of the following statements is true?

Plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

Fiber is indigestible by humans because it is a branched chain,while starch is digestible by humans because it is unbranched.

Pancreatic amylase _______.

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as proteins and fats,which may lead to an excessive consumption of calories.

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

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

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia.What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

According to Shawn's physician,Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist circumference is 42 inches,his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Carbohydrate absorption occurs almost exclusively in the stomach.

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

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are _____.

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a nonnutritive sweetener that provides no calories per teaspoon.Which of the following sweeteners should she use?

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

Insulin _______.

Which of the following statements is true?

Adrian's diet supplies only about 10% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's cells form more _____ than normal.

Which of the following statements is true?

Plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

Fiber is indigestible by humans because it is a branched chain,while starch is digestible by humans because it is unbranched.

Pancreatic amylase _______.

Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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