Question 1

Plants use glucose to make fiber and starch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To reduce her intake of added sugar,Isabelle should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup 
B) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates 
C) consume energy drinks instead of coffee 
D) replace regular soft drinks with plain water 
A) increase her intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup 
B) consume more refined sources of carbohydrates 
C) consume energy drinks instead of coffee 
D) replace regular soft drinks with plain water

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Regular soft drinks 
B) Jams and jellies 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Pastries 
A) Regular soft drinks 
B) Jams and jellies 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Pastries

Question 5

This morning,Margie's fasting blood glucose level indicated that she has hyperglycemia and pre-diabetes.Based on this information,her fasting blood glucose level was _____ mg/dl.

Accepted Answer

A) 158 
B) 120 
C) 67 
D) 95 
A) 158 
B) 120 
C) 67 
D) 95

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Sucrose supplies more energy,gram per gram,than starch. 
B) Sucrose is comprised of two glucose molecules. 
C) Sucrose is a source of glucose. 
D) Sucrose has no nutritional value. 
A) Sucrose supplies more energy,gram per gram,than starch. 
B) Sucrose is comprised of two glucose molecules. 
C) Sucrose is a source of glucose. 
D) Sucrose has no nutritional value.

Question 7

Chewing gum made with sugar alcohols contributes to tooth decay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nervous system cells burn mostly _____ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) fructose 
C) lactose 
D) glucose 
A) fiber 
B) fructose 
C) lactose 
D) glucose

Question 10

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) Irritable bowel syndrome 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Blindness 
D) Lactose intolerance 
A) Irritable bowel syndrome 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Blindness 
D) Lactose intolerance

Question 11

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to _______.

Accepted Answer

A) require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant 
B) have a lower risk of gestational hypertension 
C) give birth to a baby that has birth defects 
D) require more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes 
A) require more glucagon than she needed before becoming pregnant 
B) have a lower risk of gestational hypertension 
C) give birth to a baby that has birth defects 
D) require more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes

Question 12

Lactose is the disaccharide in _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Xylitol 
B) Sucralose 
C) Invert sugar 
D) Aspartame 
A) Xylitol 
B) Sucralose 
C) Invert sugar 
D) Aspartame

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Felix generally consumes about 2300 kcal/day.He wants to reduce the amount of added sugars in his diet to meet the recommendation for added sugar intake,according to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines.Based on this information,Felix will limit his daily intake of added sugars to less than ______ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 230 
B) 460 
C) 345 
D) 115 
A) 230 
B) 460 
C) 345 
D) 115

Question 16

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

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 forms of fiber are comprised of fructose molecules bonded together. 
C) Scientists classify forms of fiber according to their solubility in oil. 
D) Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. 
A) Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough,overcooked meat. 
B) Most forms of fiber are comprised of fructose molecules bonded together. 
C) Scientists classify forms of fiber according to their solubility in oil. 
D) Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber.

Question 18

The best way to avoid tooth decay is to use a mouthwash that kills bacteria in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy,they may store some of the excess as _______.

Accepted Answer

A) fiber 
B) certain B vitamins 
C) ketone bodies 
D) glycogen 
A) fiber 
B) certain B vitamins 
C) ketone bodies 
D) glycogen

Question 20

Every morning,Sarah stops at a convenience store to buy a 20-ounce bottle of a regular soft drink to consume before and during her early classes.Around noon,she drinks a sugar-sweetened tea that she purchased from a vending machine on campus.After she read news about the possible negative health effects of added sugars,she became concerned about her consumption of sugar-sweetened foods and beverages.She decides to follow the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding added sugar intakes.Sarah usually consumes about 1800 kcal/day.Based on this information,she should limit her added sugar intake to less than _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 180 
B) 144 
C) 216 
D) 90 
A) 180 
B) 144 
C) 216 
D) 90

Plants use glucose to make fiber and starch.

To reduce her intake of added sugar,Isabelle should _______.

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

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

This morning,Margie's fasting blood glucose level indicated that she has hyperglycemia and pre-diabetes.Based on this information,her fasting blood glucose level was _____ mg/dl.

Which of the following statements is true?

Chewing gum made with sugar alcohols contributes to tooth decay.

Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high.

Nervous system cells burn mostly _____ for energy.

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?

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to _______.

Lactose is the disaccharide in _______.

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

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

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.

Which of the following statements is true?

The best way to avoid tooth decay is to use a mouthwash that kills bacteria in the mouth.

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy,they may store some of the excess as _______.

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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

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Exam 5: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Plants use glucose to make fiber and starch.

To reduce her intake of added sugar,Isabelle should _______.

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

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

This morning,Margie's fasting blood glucose level indicated that she has hyperglycemia and pre-diabetes.Based on this information,her fasting blood glucose level was _____ mg/dl.

Which of the following statements is true?

Chewing gum made with sugar alcohols contributes to tooth decay.

Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high.

Nervous system cells burn mostly _____ for energy.

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?

Katie is pregnant.She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level.Based on this information,Katie is likely to _______.

Lactose is the disaccharide in _______.

Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g.Based on this information,which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?

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

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.

Which of the following statements is true?

The best way to avoid tooth decay is to use a mouthwash that kills bacteria in the mouth.

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy,they may store some of the excess as _______.

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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