Question 1

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Monosaccharides can enter the villi. 
B) End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
C) Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
D) Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes that are attached to intestinal cells. 
A) Monosaccharides can enter the villi. 
B) End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
C) Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver. 
D) Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes that are attached to intestinal cells.

Question 2

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) Salivary amylase 
B) Bicarbonate 
C) Pancreatic proteases 
D) Pancreatic amylase 
A) Salivary amylase 
B) Bicarbonate 
C) Pancreatic proteases 
D) Pancreatic amylase

Question 3

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

Accepted Answer

A) corn flakes,rice,bread,and noodles. 
B) peas,broccoli,oatmeal,dry beans and other legumes. 
C) cream pies,French fries,and fat-free milk. 
D) table sugar,honey,jam,jelly,fruit,and plain baked potatoes. 
A) corn flakes,rice,bread,and noodles. 
B) peas,broccoli,oatmeal,dry beans and other legumes. 
C) cream pies,French fries,and fat-free milk. 
D) table sugar,honey,jam,jelly,fruit,and plain baked potatoes.

Question 4

You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day.The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight,so it must be restricted.Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins in muscles,heart,and other vital organs will be broken down into amino acids to make needed glucose,over time weakening the muscles and organs. 
B) Fat will be broken down and used as the exclusive fuel,leading to considerable fat loss and little health risk. 
C) Ketones will be produced from partial protein metabolism to be used for energy. 
D) Fat will be broken down and converted to glucose that will be used as the primary energy source. 
A) Proteins in muscles,heart,and other vital organs will be broken down into amino acids to make needed glucose,over time weakening the muscles and organs. 
B) Fat will be broken down and used as the exclusive fuel,leading to considerable fat loss and little health risk. 
C) Ketones will be produced from partial protein metabolism to be used for energy. 
D) Fat will be broken down and converted to glucose that will be used as the primary energy source.

Question 5

Lactose intolerance is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) a milk allergy. 
B) lactase deficiency. 
C) milk bacteria. 
D) intestinal bacteria. 
A) a milk allergy. 
B) lactase deficiency. 
C) milk bacteria. 
D) intestinal bacteria.

Question 6

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

Accepted Answer

A) 10 grams per day. 
B) 18 grams per day. 
C) 25 grams per day. 
D) 38 grams per day. 
A) 10 grams per day. 
B) 18 grams per day. 
C) 25 grams per day. 
D) 38 grams per day.

Question 7

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult man who consumes about 2700 kcal per day is

Accepted Answer

A) 10 grams per day. 
B) 18 grams per day. 
C) 25 grams per day. 
D) 38 grams per day. 
A) 10 grams per day. 
B) 18 grams per day. 
C) 25 grams per day. 
D) 38 grams per day.

Question 8

Amylose is

Accepted Answer

A) a long,straight glucose chain. 
B) branched glucose chains. 
C) a long,straight fatty acid chain. 
D) branched amino acid chains. 
A) a long,straight glucose chain. 
B) branched glucose chains. 
C) a long,straight fatty acid chain. 
D) branched amino acid chains.

Question 9

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Accepted Answer

A) two monosaccharides. 
B) two polysaccharides. 
C) one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D) two oligosaccharides. 
A) two monosaccharides. 
B) two polysaccharides. 
C) one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D) two oligosaccharides.

Question 10

The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Accepted Answer

A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas. 
A) mouth. 
B) stomach. 
C) small intestine. 
D) pancreas.

Question 12

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) starch. 
B) monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C) fiber. 
D) polysaccharides. 
A) starch. 
B) monosaccharides and disaccharides. 
C) fiber. 
D) polysaccharides.

Question 13

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Accepted Answer

A) gas,abdominal pain,and distention. 
B) a rash,sneezing,and stuffy nose. 
C) a headache and chest pain. 
D) nausea and vomiting. 
A) gas,abdominal pain,and distention. 
B) a rash,sneezing,and stuffy nose. 
C) a headache and chest pain. 
D) nausea and vomiting.

Question 14

Which of the following foods is the best source of viscous (soluble)fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Broccoli 
B) Kidney beans 
C) Whole wheat bread 
D) Sunflower seeds 
A) Broccoli 
B) Kidney beans 
C) Whole wheat bread 
D) Sunflower seeds

Question 15

Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Most often diagnosed during childhood 
B) Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis 
C) Sometimes caused by viral infection 
D) Strongly associated with obesity 
A) Most often diagnosed during childhood 
B) Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis 
C) Sometimes caused by viral infection 
D) Strongly associated with obesity

Question 16

When blood glucose levels drop below normal,hormones signal the breakdown of ______,which releases glucose into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) stored fat 
B) liver glycogen 
C) amino acids from muscle 
D) ketones 
A) stored fat 
B) liver glycogen 
C) amino acids from muscle 
D) ketones

Question 17

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Accepted Answer

A) achieve a healthy body weight. 
B) eat regular meals. 
C) maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D) avoid sugar. 
A) achieve a healthy body weight. 
B) eat regular meals. 
C) maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day. 
D) avoid sugar.

Question 18

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable)fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney beans 
B) English muffins made with enriched flour 
C) Broccoli 
D) Corn flakes 
A) Kidney beans 
B) English muffins made with enriched flour 
C) Broccoli 
D) Corn flakes

Question 19

Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance

Accepted Answer

A) Reactive hypoglycemia 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Fasting hypoglycemia 
D) Gestational diabetes 
E) Type 1 diabetes 
A) Reactive hypoglycemia 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Fasting hypoglycemia 
D) Gestational diabetes 
E) Type 1 diabetes

Question 20

Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid

Accepted Answer

A) stevia. 
B) aspartame. 
C) high fructose corn syrup. 
D) saccharin. 
A) stevia. 
B) aspartame. 
C) high fructose corn syrup. 
D) saccharin.

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day.The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight,so it must be restricted.Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

Lactose intolerance is caused by

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult man who consumes about 2700 kcal per day is

Amylose is

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Which of the following foods is the best source of viscous (soluble)fiber?

Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

When blood glucose levels drop below normal,hormones signal the breakdown of ______,which releases glucose into the blood.

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable)fiber?

Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance

Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day.The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight,so it must be restricted.Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

Lactose intolerance is caused by

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult man who consumes about 2700 kcal per day is

Amylose is

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

Which of the following foods is the best source of viscous (soluble)fiber?

Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

When blood glucose levels drop below normal,hormones signal the breakdown of ______,which releases glucose into the blood.

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable)fiber?

Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance

Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Nutrition During Adulthood

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