Question 1

What would be the most efficient treatment for a diabetic experiencing low blood sugar levels?

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Question 2

Discuss,compare,and contrast starch and cellulose.

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Starch and cellulose are both polysaccha...

Question 3

The daily value for dietary fiber is 25 grams in a 2000 kilocalorie diet.A slice of whole-wheat bread is 8% of the daily value.The slice of whole-wheat bread contains how much fiber?

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A)  2 grams
B)  4 grams
C)  8 grams
D)  16 grams

Question 4

Carbohydrate loading,a training technique used by some endurance athletes,can help to increase _____________ stores.

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A)  glycogen
B)  amylose
C)  sucrose
D)  lactase

Question 5

Fructose is found mostly in:

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A)  dairy products.
B)  grains and cereals.
C)  meat.
D)  fruits and vegetables.

Question 6

How may excess sorbitol in the diet cause diarrhea?

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Excess sorbitol in the diet can cause di...

Question 7

The most important determinant for developing lactose intolerance is:

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A)  ethnic background.
B)  gender.
C)  geographic location where a person lives.
D)  whether one is lean or obese.

Question 8

A diet high in dietary fiber can help reduce the risk of developing:

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A)  diverticular disease.
B)  anemia.
C)  Type 1 diabetes.
D)  lactose intolerance.

Question 9

Lactose intolerance is caused by:

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A)  excess production of the enzyme lactase.
B)  an allergic reaction to proteins found in milk and milk products.
C)  inadequate production of the enzyme lactase.
D)  the inability to produce the hormone insulin.

Question 10

The organ(s) which supplies enzymes required for starch digestion include(s) the:

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A)  stomach.
B)  gallbladder.
C)  pancreas.
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following types of diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease?

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A)  Gestational
B)  Type 2
C)  Type 1
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

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

Question 13

Sugar alcohols are:

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

Question 14

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

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The glycemic response of a food refers t...

Question 15

Describe in detail the metabolic breakdown of glucose to produce ATP.

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The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pr...

Question 16

Indigestible carbohydrates provide positive health benefits in part by:

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A)  slowing fecal movement.
B)  increasing the bulk of the colonic contents.
C)  decreasing the amount of water in the colon.
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 17

Carbohydrates promote dental caries by which of the following mechanisms?

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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 18

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

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The organ(s) which supplies enzymes required for starch digestion include(s) the:

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Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

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A diet high in dietary fiber can help reduce the risk of developing:

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