Question 1

Carbohydrates promote dental caries by which of the following mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar promotes the growth of bacteria that breakdown enamel. 
B) Bacteria metabolize carbohydrate to form acids,which break down enamel. 
C) Carbohydrates stick to teeth,preventing the removal of plaque. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Sugar promotes the growth of bacteria that breakdown enamel. 
B) Bacteria metabolize carbohydrate to form acids,which break down enamel. 
C) Carbohydrates stick to teeth,preventing the removal of plaque. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

Accepted Answer

When carbohydrate is in short supply,die

Question 3

Which of the following is true of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) High fiber and whole grain intake may reduce the risk. 
B) Changes in DNA underlie the development of colonic tumors. 
C) Environmental carcinogens are thought to cause many cancers. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) High fiber and whole grain intake may reduce the risk. 
B) Changes in DNA underlie the development of colonic tumors. 
C) Environmental carcinogens are thought to cause many cancers. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

The concentration of glucose in the blood is primarily regulated by:

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic enzymes. 
B) pancreatic hormones. 
C) enzymes in the membranes of cells lining the small intestine. 
D) hormones released by the GI tract. 
A) pancreatic enzymes. 
B) pancreatic hormones. 
C) enzymes in the membranes of cells lining the small intestine. 
D) hormones released by the GI tract.

Question 5

Sugar alcohols are:

Accepted Answer

A) derived from ethyl alcohol. 
B) a combination of amino acids. 
C) produced from oleic acid. 
D) structurally similar to dietary sugars. 
A) derived from ethyl alcohol. 
B) a combination of amino acids. 
C) produced from oleic acid. 
D) structurally similar to dietary sugars.

Question 6

Sucrose is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) many molecules of glucose linked together. 
B) two molecules of glucose. 
C) a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose. 
D) two molecules of fructose. 
A) many molecules of glucose linked together. 
B) two molecules of glucose. 
C) a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose. 
D) two molecules of fructose.

Question 7

Diabetes is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) abnormally high blood glucose levels. 
B) elevated blood lipids. 
C) the presence of ketones in blood. 
D) blood glucose levels below the normal range. 
A) abnormally high blood glucose levels. 
B) elevated blood lipids. 
C) the presence of ketones in blood. 
D) blood glucose levels below the normal range.

Question 8

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A) fructose,sucrose,starch 
B) lactose,glucose,dietary fiber 
C) glucose,maltose,lactose 
D) galactose,glycogen,starch 
A) fructose,sucrose,starch 
B) lactose,glucose,dietary fiber 
C) glucose,maltose,lactose 
D) galactose,glycogen,starch

Question 9

Which of the following is the best source of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 scrambled eggs 
B) 1 small doughnut 
C) A 4 ounce salmon filet 
D) 1 cup of broccoli 
A) 2 scrambled eggs 
B) 1 small doughnut 
C) A 4 ounce salmon filet 
D) 1 cup of broccoli

Question 10

One possible adverse effect of excessive fiber consumption is:

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in blood cholesterol. 
B) decreased absorption of calcium and iron. 
C) increased incidence of colon cancer. 
D) increased incidence of diverticulosis. 
A) an increase in blood cholesterol. 
B) decreased absorption of calcium and iron. 
C) increased incidence of colon cancer. 
D) increased incidence of diverticulosis.

Question 11

An oligosaccharide is a:

Accepted Answer

A) disaccharide found in fruits and vegetables. 
B) storage form of plant starch. 
C) carbohydrate containing 3-10 sugar units. 
D) form of artificial sweetener. 
A) disaccharide found in fruits and vegetables. 
B) storage form of plant starch. 
C) carbohydrate containing 3-10 sugar units. 
D) form of artificial sweetener.

Question 12

Which of the following foods are the best sources of complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk and dairy products 
B) Meat,fish,and poultry 
C) Fats and oils 
D) Cereals and grains 
A) Milk and dairy products 
B) Meat,fish,and poultry 
C) Fats and oils 
D) Cereals and grains

Question 13

The AMDR for carbohydrate intake for a healthy diet has been set at ______ of the total energy required.

Accepted Answer

A) 15-10% 
B) 30-45% 
C) 45-65% 
D) 65-80% 
A) 15-10% 
B) 30-45% 
C) 45-65% 
D) 65-80%

Question 14

Which sugar substitute contains phenylalanine,yet is safe for those with phenylketonuria?

Accepted Answer

A) Sorbitol 
B) Saccharine 
C) Neotame 
D) Aspartame 
A) Sorbitol 
B) Saccharine 
C) Neotame 
D) Aspartame

Question 15

Discuss possible health outcomes associated with chronic high intake of refined carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

Refined carbohydrates have been linked t

Question 16

Why would cold pasta salad have a lower glycemic response than a hot pasta dish with similar ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Cold pasta contains resistant starch,whi

Question 17

The _____________________ reflects a ranking of how specific foods affect blood glucose as compared to the response of a reference food.

Accepted Answer

A) glycemic response 
B) glycemic index 
C) gluconeogenic index 
D) digestibility and solubility index 
A) glycemic response 
B) glycemic index 
C) gluconeogenic index 
D) digestibility and solubility index

Question 18

Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotics and a temporary decrease in fiber intake. 
B) increasing fluid intake and antacids. 
C) insulin injections. 
D) exercise and weight loss. 
A) antibiotics and a temporary decrease in fiber intake. 
B) increasing fluid intake and antacids. 
C) insulin injections. 
D) exercise and weight loss.

Carbohydrates promote dental caries by which of the following mechanisms?

Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

Which of the following is true of colon cancer?

The concentration of glucose in the blood is primarily regulated by:

Sugar alcohols are:

Sucrose is composed of:

Diabetes is best characterized by:

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

Which of the following is the best source of dietary fiber?

One possible adverse effect of excessive fiber consumption is:

An oligosaccharide is a:

Which of the following foods are the best sources of complex carbohydrates?

The AMDR for carbohydrate intake for a healthy diet has been set at ______ of the total energy required.

Which sugar substitute contains phenylalanine,yet is safe for those with phenylketonuria?

Discuss possible health outcomes associated with chronic high intake of refined carbohydrates.

Why would cold pasta salad have a lower glycemic response than a hot pasta dish with similar ingredients?

The _____________________ reflects a ranking of how specific foods affect blood glucose as compared to the response of a reference food.

Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Carbohydrates promote dental caries by which of the following mechanisms?

Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

Which of the following is true of colon cancer?

The concentration of glucose in the blood is primarily regulated by:

Sugar alcohols are:

Sucrose is composed of:

Diabetes is best characterized by:

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

Which of the following is the best source of dietary fiber?

One possible adverse effect of excessive fiber consumption is:

An oligosaccharide is a:

Which of the following foods are the best sources of complex carbohydrates?

The AMDR for carbohydrate intake for a healthy diet has been set at ______ of the total energy required.

Which sugar substitute contains phenylalanine,yet is safe for those with phenylketonuria?

Discuss possible health outcomes associated with chronic high intake of refined carbohydrates.

Why would cold pasta salad have a lower glycemic response than a hot pasta dish with similar ingredients?

The _____________________ reflects a ranking of how specific foods affect blood glucose as compared to the response of a reference food.

Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

Filters