Question 1

Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  lactase 
B)  maltase 
C)  pancreatic amylase 
D)  salivary amylase 
A)  lactase 
B)  maltase 
C)  pancreatic amylase 
D)  salivary amylase

Question 2

Carbohydrates contain

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous. 
B)  carbon, sulfur, and potassium. 
C)  carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
D)  carbon, helium, and sodium. 
A)  carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous. 
B)  carbon, sulfur, and potassium. 
C)  carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 
D)  carbon, helium, and sodium.

Question 3

Honey is a more nutritious and healthful sweetener than table sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary energy source used by the body at rest is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  carbohydrates. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 5

The glycemic load of a food is determined by the grams of carbohydrate it contains multiplied by its

Accepted Answer

A)  weight. 
B)  protein content. 
C)  fat content. 
D)  glycemic index. 
A)  weight. 
B)  protein content. 
C)  fat content. 
D)  glycemic index.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state 
B)  the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose 
C)  the glucose content of a given food 
D)  the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin 
A)  an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state 
B)  the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose 
C)  the glucose content of a given food 
D)  the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin

Question 7

Discuss the interactions between water, fiber and cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

Soluble fibres are types of dietary and

Question 8

Fat is the primary fuel for the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sugar alcohols are most often used in which of the following products?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet sodas 
B)  baked confections 
C)  chewing gums 
D)  infant formulas 
A)  diet sodas 
B)  baked confections 
C)  chewing gums 
D)  infant formulas

Question 10

Why does an equal amount of honey have more kcal than table sugar?

Accepted Answer

Honey has more kcal (or energy) per tabl

Question 11

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the Canadian diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?

Carbohydrates contain

Honey is a more nutritious and healthful sweetener than table sugar.

The primary energy source used by the body at rest is

The glycemic load of a food is determined by the grams of carbohydrate it contains multiplied by its

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

Discuss the interactions between water, fiber and cholesterol.

Fat is the primary fuel for the brain.

Sugar alcohols are most often used in which of the following products?

Why does an equal amount of honey have more kcal than table sugar?

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the Canadian diet.

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