Question 1

What are 3 factors contributing to overweight among Canadian children? Why is it important to reduce overweight at this age?

Accepted Answer

The factors contributing to overweight i

Question 2

A diet low in fibre is associated with an increased risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney stones. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  diverticulosis. 
A)  kidney stones. 
B)  dental caries. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  diverticulosis.

Question 3

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are NOT absorbed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  starch 
B)  disaccharides 
C)  dietary fibre 
D)  simple sugars 
A)  starch 
B)  disaccharides 
C)  dietary fibre 
D)  simple sugars

Question 4

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  glucose.

Question 5

Diets high in simple sugar are associated with tooth decay and gum disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the absence of carbohydrate, what substances are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  amyloses 
B)  amylases 
C)  ketones 
D)  bacteria 
A)  amyloses 
B)  amylases 
C)  ketones 
D)  bacteria

Question 7

Which of the following artificial sweeteners is made from sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspartame 
B)  sucralose 
C)  acesulfame-K 
D)  saccharine 
A)  aspartame 
B)  sucralose 
C)  acesulfame-K 
D)  saccharine

Question 8

What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates? Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Simple carbohydrates contain either one

Question 9

Hypoglycemia is seen ONLY in people with type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should NOT consume the artificial sweetener aspartame. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes. 
B)  People with PKU are allergic to the sweetener. 
C)  People with PKU experience severe headaches when they consume aspartame. 
D)  People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. 
A)  People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes. 
B)  People with PKU are allergic to the sweetener. 
C)  People with PKU experience severe headaches when they consume aspartame. 
D)  People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Question 11

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

Accepted Answer

A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides. 
A)  two monosaccharides. 
B)  two polysaccharides. 
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. 
D)  two oligosaccharides.

Question 12

List and describe the role(s) of 3 different enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion.

Accepted Answer

Salivary amylase
-∙ saliva contains sali

Question 13

After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon 
B)  estrogen 
C)  CCK 
D)  insulin 
A)  glucagon 
B)  estrogen 
C)  CCK 
D)  insulin

Question 14

It is safe for pregnant women to consume artificial sweeteners in moderate amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you consumed the upper AMDR limit for carbohydrate as part of a diet containing 2,500 kcal, approximately how many grams of carbohydrate would you ingest?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 grams 
B)  350 grams 
C)  400 grams 
D)  660 grams 
A)  200 grams 
B)  350 grams 
C)  400 grams 
D)  660 grams

Question 16

In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  liver. 
B)  kidneys. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 17

The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

Accepted Answer

A)  the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in. 
B)  nutrients were added to the food that did not originally exist in the food. 
C)  nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in the food. 
D)  the food was processed without any artificial additives. 
A)  the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in. 
B)  nutrients were added to the food that did not originally exist in the food. 
C)  nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in the food. 
D)  the food was processed without any artificial additives.

Question 18

The label on a granola cereal box indicates that it contains 40 grams of total carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, and 240 calories per serving. What percent of calories in a serving comes from sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  12% 
B)  22% 
C)  45% 
D)  67% 
A)  12% 
B)  22% 
C)  45% 
D)  67%

Question 19

A diet high in simple sugars has been shown to increase both triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fibre content of her diet. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 
B)  Purchase bread and grain products in which the first ingredient listed is "whole grain." 
C)  Add additional fibre by taking fibre supplements each day. 
D)  Avoid excessive amounts of fibre as this could result in bloating and gas. 
A)  Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 
B)  Purchase bread and grain products in which the first ingredient listed is "whole grain." 
C)  Add additional fibre by taking fibre supplements each day. 
D)  Avoid excessive amounts of fibre as this could result in bloating and gas.

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

What are 3 factors contributing to overweight among Canadian children? Why is it important to reduce overweight at this age?

A diet low in fibre is associated with an increased risk of developing

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are NOT absorbed by the body?

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

Diets high in simple sugar are associated with tooth decay and gum disease.

In the absence of carbohydrate, what substances are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat?

Which of the following artificial sweeteners is made from sucrose?

What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates? Provide examples of each.

Hypoglycemia is seen ONLY in people with type 1 diabetes.

Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should NOT consume the artificial sweetener aspartame. Why?

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

List and describe the role(s) of 3 different enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion.

After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?

It is safe for pregnant women to consume artificial sweeteners in moderate amounts.

If you consumed the upper AMDR limit for carbohydrate as part of a diet containing 2,500 kcal, approximately how many grams of carbohydrate would you ingest?

In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and the

The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

The label on a granola cereal box indicates that it contains 40 grams of total carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, and 240 calories per serving. What percent of calories in a serving comes from sugar?

A diet high in simple sugars has been shown to increase both triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol in the blood.

Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fibre content of her diet. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?

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