Question 1

Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The storage form of glucose in animals is glucagon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Aspartame cannot be used to prepare cooked foods because

Accepted Answer

A)  heat destroys its flavor. 
B)  its amino acids form ketones. 
C)  its glycemic load becomes too high. 
D)  once it is heated, the body cannot metabolize it. 
A)  heat destroys its flavor. 
B)  its amino acids form ketones. 
C)  its glycemic load becomes too high. 
D)  once it is heated, the body cannot metabolize it.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperactivity in children 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  diabetes 
D)  obesity 
A)  hyperactivity in children 
B)  tooth decay 
C)  diabetes 
D)  obesity

Question 5

When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  lactose. 
A)  sucrose. 
B)  maltose. 
C)  galactose. 
D)  lactose.

Question 6

Describe the contribution of different fuel sources for light, moderate and intense exercise intensities.

Accepted Answer

Light intensity exercise: ~87.5% fat; ~1

Question 7

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

Accepted Answer

A)  fruit. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  whole grains. 
A)  fruit. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  whole grains.

Question 8

The AI for fibre for women is

Accepted Answer

A)  25 grams/day. 
B)  28 grams/day. 
C)  35 grams/day. 
D)  38 grams/day. 
A)  25 grams/day. 
B)  28 grams/day. 
C)  35 grams/day. 
D)  38 grams/day.

Question 9

What is ketosis?

Accepted Answer

In general, if you do not eat enough car

Question 10

Overconsumption of simple sugars causes hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a soluble fibre?

Accepted Answer

A)  lignins 
B)  cellulose 
C)  hemicelluloses 
D)  pectins 
A)  lignins 
B)  cellulose 
C)  hemicelluloses 
D)  pectins

Question 13

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose 
B)  maltose 
C)  galactose 
D)  lactose 
A)  sucrose 
B)  maltose 
C)  galactose 
D)  lactose

Question 14

How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended to supply energy to the brain in healthy individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 grams 
B)  100 grams 
C)  130 grams 
D)  160 grams 
A)  75 grams 
B)  100 grams 
C)  130 grams 
D)  160 grams

Question 15

What is diverticulosis and how can dietary fibre help prevent this condition?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis is a condition that is ca

Question 16

Eating large amounts of sugar can temporarily cause diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal fasting levels is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  ketoacidosis. 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  ketoacidosis.

Question 18

Excessive production of insulin can result in hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Glycogen is NOT a good source of dietary carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss how the human body regulates blood glucose levels. What are the hormonal factors that are responsible for this control?

Accepted Answer

Our bodies regulate blood glucose levels

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

The storage form of glucose in animals is glucagon.

Aspartame cannot be used to prepare cooked foods because

Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?

When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form

Describe the contribution of different fuel sources for light, moderate and intense exercise intensities.

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

The AI for fibre for women is

What is ketosis?

Overconsumption of simple sugars causes hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children.

Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

Which of the following is an example of a soluble fibre?

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended to supply energy to the brain in healthy individuals?

What is diverticulosis and how can dietary fibre help prevent this condition?

Eating large amounts of sugar can temporarily cause diabetes.

A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal fasting levels is

Excessive production of insulin can result in hypoglycemia.

Glycogen is NOT a good source of dietary carbohydrate.

Discuss how the human body regulates blood glucose levels. What are the hormonal factors that are responsible for this control?

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Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

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dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

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