Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Type 1 diabetes is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  This type of disease occurs when cells are no longer sensitive to insulin.
B)  Obesity is a major risk factor for developing this disease.
C)  The immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin.
D)  Type 1 is the most common type of diabetes.

Question 6

For each area of the digestive tract indicated,describe what process of carbohydrate digestion takes place in that area.Explain how the digestion of sugar,starches,and fiber are different from each other.

Accepted Answer

Digestible forms of dietary carbohydrate...

Question 7

The most important determinant for developing lactose intolerance is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Dietary fiber is categorized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  its solubility in water.
B)  its molecular weight.
C)  the ratio of carbon to hydrogen molecules.
D)  the number of branch points.

Question 9

Which food would NOT be recommended as a source of calcium to someone who is lactose intolerant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soy milk
B)  Tofu
C)  Fortified orange juice
D)  Ice cream

Question 10

A well-documented health problem associated with excess sugar intake is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dental caries.
B)  Type 1 diabetes.
C)  diverticular disease.
D)  constipation.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Consume a source of quickly ab...

Question 12

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%

Question 13

Discuss,compare,and contrast starch and cellulose.

Accepted Answer

Starch is a storage form of glucose in p...

Question 14

In which individual would you expect the highest muscle glycogen content?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person on a high protein weight loss diet
B)  A person who eats a balanced diet of protein,carbohydrate and fat
C)  A sedentary person
D)  A trained athlete consuming 65-70% of kcals as carbohydrate

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Refined grain products contain predominantly what part(s) of the kernel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Husk and germ
B)  Stalk
C)  Germ and bran
D)  Endosperm D

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Indigestible carbohydrates provide positive health benefits in part by:

Accepted Answer

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.

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following statements about Type 1 diabetes is correct?

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For each area of the digestive tract indicated,describe what process of carbohydrate digestion takes place in that area.Explain how the digestion of sugar,starches,and fiber are different from each other.

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The most important determinant for developing lactose intolerance is:

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Dietary fiber is categorized by:

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Which food would NOT be recommended as a source of calcium to someone who is lactose intolerant?

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A well-documented health problem associated with excess sugar intake is:

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

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

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Discuss,compare,and contrast starch and cellulose.

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In which individual would you expect the highest muscle glycogen content?

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An oligosaccharide is a:

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

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Diabetes is best characterized by:

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Refined grain products contain predominantly what part(s) of the kernel?

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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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Indigestible carbohydrates provide positive health benefits in part by:

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