Question 1

_______________ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

Accepted Answer

Lactose ma

Question 2

The Wld Health ganization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total kilocalies.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The monosaccharides imptant in nutrition are

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose, fructose, and lactose. 
B)  fructose, glucose, and galactose. 
C)  fructose, glucose, and maltose. 
D)  sucrose, fructose, and glucose. 
A)  glucose, fructose, and lactose. 
B)  fructose, glucose, and galactose. 
C)  fructose, glucose, and maltose. 
D)  sucrose, fructose, and glucose.

Question 4

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ f the body.

Accepted Answer

energy OR calories O

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of dietary fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are mostly polysaccharides. 
B)  The bonds between sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes. 
C)  They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine. 
D)  They are absorbed in the large intestine. 
A)  They are mostly polysaccharides. 
B)  The bonds between sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes. 
C)  They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine. 
D)  They are absorbed in the large intestine.

Question 6

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach with gastric lipase. 
B)  stomach with salivary amylase. 
C)  mouth with salivary amylase. 
D)  small intestine with pancreatic amylase. 
A)  stomach with gastric lipase. 
B)  stomach with salivary amylase. 
C)  mouth with salivary amylase. 
D)  small intestine with pancreatic amylase.

Question 7

What enzyme is responsible f 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 8

Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicat?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure 
B)  High HDL cholesterol 
C)  Elevated glucose 
D)  Elevated triglycerides 
A)  High blood pressure 
B)  High HDL cholesterol 
C)  Elevated glucose 
D)  Elevated triglycerides

Question 9

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way f him do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines 
B)  Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet 
C)  Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour" 
D)  Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels 
A)  Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines 
B)  Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet 
C)  Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour" 
D)  Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels

Question 10

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 11

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  small servings of milk products. 
B)  some cheeses. 
C)  yogurt containing active cultures. 
D)  milk shakes made with skim milk. 
A)  small servings of milk products. 
B)  some cheeses. 
C)  yogurt containing active cultures. 
D)  milk shakes made with skim milk.

Question 12

Amylase is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The most imptant dietary approach f the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefe cannot be absbed, are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

dietary fi

Question 15

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee 
B)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk 
C)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 bran muffins, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee 
D)  1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter 
A)  Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee 
B)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk 
C)  8 ounces orange juice, 2 bran muffins, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee 
D)  1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter

Question 16

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Accepted Answer

A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis. 
A)  biosynthesis. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  photosynthesis. 
D)  glycogenesis.

Question 17

Viscous (soluble) fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  increase stool size significantly. 
B)  are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria. 
C)  do not dissolve in water. 
D)  can lower blood cholesterol. 
A)  increase stool size significantly. 
B)  are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria. 
C)  do not dissolve in water. 
D)  can lower blood cholesterol.

Question 18

Sucralose (Splenda®) is made by adding

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose to sucrose. 
B)  chlorines to sucrose. 
C)  sucrose to galactose. 
D)  sucrose to glucose. 
A)  lactose to sucrose. 
B)  chlorines to sucrose. 
C)  sucrose to galactose. 
D)  sucrose to glucose.

_______________ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

The Wld Health ganization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total kilocalies.

The monosaccharides imptant in nutrition are

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ f the body.

Which of the following is not true of dietary fibers?

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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

Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicat?

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way f him do this?

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?

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

Amylase is

The most imptant dietary approach f the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefe cannot be absbed, are called _______________.

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Viscous (soluble) fibers

Sucralose (Splenda®) is made by adding

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

_______________ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

The Wld Health ganization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total kilocalies.

The monosaccharides imptant in nutrition are

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ f the body.

Which of the following is not true of dietary fibers?

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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

Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicat?

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way f him do this?

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?

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

Amylase is

The most imptant dietary approach f the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefe cannot be absbed, are called _______________.

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

Viscous (soluble) fibers

Sucralose (Splenda®) is made by adding

What You Eat and Why

Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Spts

Eating Disders: Anexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Conditions

Undernutrition Throughout the Wld

Safety of Food and Water

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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