Question 1

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose,glucose,and

Accepted Answer

A) lactose. 
B) sucrose. 
C) galactose. 
D) maltose. 
A) lactose. 
B) sucrose. 
C) galactose. 
D) maltose.

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) Prolonged exposure of the teeth to simple sugars from snacks and drinks promotes dental caries. 
B) A high-sugar diet causes hyperactivity among children. 
C) A high sugar intake is not problematic as long as the overall diet is low in fat. 
D) Natural sources of sugar,like honey,are lower in calories than their processed counterparts,such as high fructose corn syrup. 
A) Prolonged exposure of the teeth to simple sugars from snacks and drinks promotes dental caries. 
B) A high-sugar diet causes hyperactivity among children. 
C) A high sugar intake is not problematic as long as the overall diet is low in fat. 
D) Natural sources of sugar,like honey,are lower in calories than their processed counterparts,such as high fructose corn syrup.

Question 4

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose,maltose,and

Accepted Answer

A) lactose. 
B) fructose. 
C) dextrose. 
D) galactose. 
A) lactose. 
B) fructose. 
C) dextrose. 
D) galactose.

Question 5

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugar intake to ______ of total kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 25%

Question 6

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch to lactose to galactose 
B) Starch to maltose to glucose 
C) Starch to glycogen to glucose 
D) Starch to sucrose to fructose 
A) Starch to lactose to galactose 
B) Starch to maltose to glucose 
C) Starch to glycogen to glucose 
D) Starch to sucrose to fructose

Question 7

The scientific name for milk sugar is

Accepted Answer

A) maltose. 
B) glucose. 
C) mannose. 
D) lactose. 
A) maltose. 
B) glucose. 
C) mannose. 
D) lactose.

Question 8

The glycemic index (GI)is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose. 
B) liver glycogen. 
C) insulin released from the pancreas. 
D) glycogen stored in muscle. 
A) blood glucose. 
B) liver glycogen. 
C) insulin released from the pancreas. 
D) glycogen stored in muscle.

Question 9

Amylase is

Accepted Answer

A) an indigestible fiber. 
B) a branched chain of glucose units. 
C) an enzyme that digests starch. 
D) a straight chain of glucose units. 
A) an indigestible fiber. 
B) a branched chain of glucose units. 
C) an enzyme that digests starch. 
D) a straight chain of glucose units.

Question 10

Which of the following has the most starch?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 medium orange 
B) 1 cup of kidney beans 
C) 8 fluid ounces of milk 
D) 4 ounces of meat 
A) 1 medium orange 
B) 1 cup of kidney beans 
C) 8 fluid ounces of milk 
D) 4 ounces of meat

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose,glucose,and

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose,maltose,and

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugar intake to ______ of total kilocalories.

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

The scientific name for milk sugar is

The glycemic index (GI)is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Amylase is

Which of the following has the most starch?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose,glucose,and

Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose,maltose,and

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugar intake to ______ of total kilocalories.

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

The scientific name for milk sugar is

The glycemic index (GI)is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

Amylase is

Which of the following has the most starch?

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

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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