Question 1

The recommended carbohydrate intake in a health-promoting diet is 45-65 percent of calories.
Controversy 4 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a major source of soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits 
B)  legumes 
C)  vegetables 
D)  nonfat dairy 
A)  fruits 
B)  legumes 
C)  vegetables 
D)  nonfat dairy

Question 3

All of the following are fibers except:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  cellulose. 
C)  hemicellulose. 
D)  pectin. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  cellulose. 
C)  hemicellulose. 
D)  pectin.

Question 4

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Accepted Answer

A)  their sugars are diluted in large volumes of water. 
B)  they also provide fiber. 
C)  they are less nutrient dense. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  their sugars are diluted in large volumes of water. 
B)  they also provide fiber. 
C)  they are less nutrient dense. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

Rice is the first ingredient in the list. This indicates that a serving of this cereal:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be considered a whole-grain food. 
B)  contains no fat. 
C)  contains rice as its main ingredient. 
D)  is low in calories. 
A)  can be considered a whole-grain food. 
B)  contains no fat. 
C)  contains rice as its main ingredient. 
D)  is low in calories.

Question 6

The best way to control blood glucose levels in diabetes is to avoid all sugary foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The statement "Good source of vitamin D," which appears on the front of this cereal box, indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the cereal is naturally high in vitamin D. 
B)  additional vitamin D has been added to this product. 
C)  milk must be added to provide vitamin D. 
D)  This statement may not be accurate since the product is not regulated by the FDA. 
A)  the cereal is naturally high in vitamin D. 
B)  additional vitamin D has been added to this product. 
C)  milk must be added to provide vitamin D. 
D)  This statement may not be accurate since the product is not regulated by the FDA.

Question 8

Ingredients: Rice, sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, contains 2% or less of semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, dextrose), partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed), salt, malt flavoring, artificial flavor, BHT for freshness.
Vitamins and minerals: Calcium carbonate, vitamin C (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate), iron, vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate), niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin BS1U1B12S1U1B0 (riboflavin), vitamin BS1U1B11S1U1B0 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0.
-The form and glycemic load of carbohydrate consumed in the diet has the following relationship with diabetes:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a positive correlation between diabetes and a diet with a high glycemic load. 
B)  whole foods prevent diabetes. 
C)  refined carbohydrates cause diabetes. 
D)  diabetes is rare when whole foods provide most of the carbohydrates in a diet of moderate calories. 
A)  there is a positive correlation between diabetes and a diet with a high glycemic load. 
B)  whole foods prevent diabetes. 
C)  refined carbohydrates cause diabetes. 
D)  diabetes is rare when whole foods provide most of the carbohydrates in a diet of moderate calories.

Question 9

All of the following are health benefits of insoluble fiber except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it lowers risk of diabetes. 
B)  it alleviates constipation. 
C)  it lowers risk of hemorrhoids. 
D)  it may reduce risk of rectal cancer. 
A)  it lowers risk of diabetes. 
B)  it alleviates constipation. 
C)  it lowers risk of hemorrhoids. 
D)  it may reduce risk of rectal cancer.

Question 10

This cereal is considered to be a(n) _____ source of fiber.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor 
B)  moderate 
C)  excellent 
D)  recommended 
A)  poor 
B)  moderate 
C)  excellent 
D)  recommended

Question 11

Ingredients: Rice, sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, contains 2% or less of semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, dextrose), partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed), salt, malt flavoring, artificial flavor, BHT for freshness.
Vitamins and minerals: Calcium carbonate, vitamin C (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate), iron, vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate), niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin BS1U1B16S1U1B0 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin BS1U1B12S1U1B0 (riboflavin), vitamin BS1U1B11S1U1B0 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0.
-What is the role of insulin in weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating high-glycemic index foods causes excess fat storage. 
B)  Eating foods that do not stimulate the insulin response reduces body fat storage. 
C)  Insulin helps to prevent weight gain in healthy, normal-weight people who eat a reasonable diet. 
D)  Insulin assists with the storage of body fat and weight gain, even if calories do not exceed energy needs. 
A)  Eating high-glycemic index foods causes excess fat storage. 
B)  Eating foods that do not stimulate the insulin response reduces body fat storage. 
C)  Insulin helps to prevent weight gain in healthy, normal-weight people who eat a reasonable diet. 
D)  Insulin assists with the storage of body fat and weight gain, even if calories do not exceed energy needs.

The recommended carbohydrate intake in a health-promoting diet is 45-65 percent of calories. Controversy 4 True/False Items

Which of the following is not a major source of soluble fiber?

All of the following are fibers except:

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Rice is the first ingredient in the list. This indicates that a serving of this cereal:

The best way to control blood glucose levels in diabetes is to avoid all sugary foods.

The statement "Good source of vitamin D," which appears on the front of this cereal box, indicates that:

All of the following are health benefits of insoluble fiber except:

This cereal is considered to be a(n) _____ source of fiber.

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Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The recommended carbohydrate intake in a health-promoting diet is 45-65 percent of calories. Controversy 4 True/False Items

Which of the following is not a major source of soluble fiber?

All of the following are fibers except:

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because:

Rice is the first ingredient in the list. This indicates that a serving of this cereal:

The best way to control blood glucose levels in diabetes is to avoid all sugary foods.

The statement "Good source of vitamin D," which appears on the front of this cereal box, indicates that:

All of the following are health benefits of insoluble fiber except:

This cereal is considered to be a(n) _____ source of fiber.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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