Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the health benefits of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber aids in weight management. 
B) Fiber aids in the management of diabetes. 
C) Fiber aids in overall health of the gastrointestinal tract. 
D) Fiber aids in the prevention of osteoporosis. 
A) Fiber aids in weight management. 
B) Fiber aids in the management of diabetes. 
C) Fiber aids in overall health of the gastrointestinal tract. 
D) Fiber aids in the prevention of osteoporosis. D

Question 2

The stored form of glucose in the body is called:

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen. 
B) insulin. 
C) fat. 
D) muscle. 
A) glycogen. 
B) insulin. 
C) fat. 
D) muscle. A

Question 3

Foods richest in carbohydrates include:

Accepted Answer

A) eggs, cheese, and milk. 
B) rice, broccoli, and apples. 
C) milk, nuts, and oils. 
D) mayonnaise, butter, and salad dressing. 
A) eggs, cheese, and milk. 
B) rice, broccoli, and apples. 
C) milk, nuts, and oils. 
D) mayonnaise, butter, and salad dressing. B

Question 4

Which of the following fibers is a nonpolysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose 
B) lignin 
C) pectin 
D) gum 
A) cellulose 
B) lignin 
C) pectin 
D) gum

Question 5

The steady upward trend in sugar consumption among Americans can be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A) consumer demand. 
B) food manufacturers. 
C) better food preservation techniques. 
D) improved food safety practices. 
A) consumer demand. 
B) food manufacturers. 
C) better food preservation techniques. 
D) improved food safety practices.

Question 6

Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:

Accepted Answer

A) nonnutritive sweeteners. 
B) sugar alcohols. 
C) fibers. 
D) forms of starch. 
A) nonnutritive sweeteners. 
B) sugar alcohols. 
C) fibers. 
D) forms of starch.

Question 7

Soluble fibers are found in:

Accepted Answer

A) celery, wheat bran, and corn. 
B) kidney beans, apples, and oatmeal. 
C) corn, apples, and sunflower seeds. 
D) celery, soybeans, and bran flakes. 
A) celery, wheat bran, and corn. 
B) kidney beans, apples, and oatmeal. 
C) corn, apples, and sunflower seeds. 
D) celery, soybeans, and bran flakes.

Question 8

Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) fructose 
C) maltase 
D) galactose 
A) glucose 
B) fructose 
C) maltase 
D) galactose

Question 9

The glycemic index of a food can be measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming a carbohydrate to that caused by a reference food such as:

Accepted Answer

A) white bread. 
B) a banana. 
C) ice cream. 
D) oatmeal. 
A) white bread. 
B) a banana. 
C) ice cream. 
D) oatmeal.

Question 10

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

An example of a polysaccharide is:

Accepted Answer

A) starch. 
B) meat. 
C) fruit. 
D) protein. 
A) starch. 
B) meat. 
C) fruit. 
D) protein.

Question 12

A client consumes 2000 kcalories per day and 200 grams of carbohydrate.This person meets the current dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fructose is:

Accepted Answer

A) the sweetest of the sugars. 
B) known as milk sugar. 
C) abundant in whole grains. 
D) also known as dextrose. 
A) the sweetest of the sugars. 
B) known as milk sugar. 
C) abundant in whole grains. 
D) also known as dextrose.

Question 14

The richest sources of starch are:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits. 
B) grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) soybeans. 
A) fruits. 
B) grains. 
C) vegetables. 
D) soybeans.

Question 15

Fibers are categorized by:

Accepted Answer

A) the type of chemical bonds that hold them together. 
B) their chemical and physical properties. 
C) the number of hydrogen molecules they contain. 
D) their ability to be digested by human enzymes. 
A) the type of chemical bonds that hold them together. 
B) their chemical and physical properties. 
C) the number of hydrogen molecules they contain. 
D) their ability to be digested by human enzymes.

Question 16

The nonnutritive sweetener sucralose is made from:

Accepted Answer

A) sucrose. 
B) an amino acid. 
C) aspartame. 
D) maltose. 
A) sucrose. 
B) an amino acid. 
C) aspartame. 
D) maltose.

Question 17

A 2000-kcalorie diet that provides 175 grams of carbohydrate provides:

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate carbohydrate. 
B) excessive carbohydrate. 
C) an appropriate amount of carbohydrate. 
D) inadequate fiber. 
A) inadequate carbohydrate. 
B) excessive carbohydrate. 
C) an appropriate amount of carbohydrate. 
D) inadequate fiber.

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity. 
B) The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity. 
C) Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes. 
D) There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugars and the rise in obesity. 
A) Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity. 
B) The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity. 
C) Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes. 
D) There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugars and the rise in obesity.

Question 19

Cindy consumed 1 cup of vegetables, 1 cup of fruit, 5 ounces of whole grains, and 1 cup of legumes during the day.Cindy met the DV recommendation for fiber for the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most dietary fiber provides little or no energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Carbohydrates

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the health benefits of fiber?

The stored form of glucose in the body is called:

Foods richest in carbohydrates include:

Which of the following fibers is a nonpolysaccharide?

The steady upward trend in sugar consumption among Americans can be attributed to:

Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:

Soluble fibers are found in:

Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?

The glycemic index of a food can be measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming a carbohydrate to that caused by a reference food such as:

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

An example of a polysaccharide is:

A client consumes 2000 kcalories per day and 200 grams of carbohydrate.This person meets the current dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

Fructose is:

The richest sources of starch are:

Fibers are categorized by:

The nonnutritive sweetener sucralose is made from:

A 2000-kcalorie diet that provides 175 grams of carbohydrate provides:

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

Cindy consumed 1 cup of vegetables, 1 cup of fruit, 5 ounces of whole grains, and 1 cup of legumes during the day.Cindy met the DV recommendation for fiber for the day.

Most dietary fiber provides little or no energy.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

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Lipids

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Energy Balance and Body Composition

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Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

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