Question 1

Aspartame:

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A)  is an artificial sweetener.
B)  consists of two amino acids linked together.
C)  is often found in soft drinks.
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

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When carbohydrate is in short supply,die...

Question 3

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 4

How may excess sorbitol in the diet cause diarrhea?

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Question 5

Studies suggest that the incidence of colon cancer may be lowered with high fiber diets.How might this be explained?

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A)  Fiber decreases contact between mucosal cells and colonic contents.
B)  Fiber decreases transit time.
C)  Fiber containing foods are usually high in phytochemicals and antioxidant vitamins.
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which of the following nutrients is NOT added to enriched grains?

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A)  Thiamin
B)  Niacin
C)  Folate
D)  Vitamin E

Question 9

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose,sucrose,starch
B)  lactose,glucose,dietary fiber
C)  glucose,maltose,lactose
D)  galactose,glycogen,starch

Question 10

Aerobic metabolism occurs in:

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A)  the cytoplasm of a cell.
B)  the mitochondria of a cell.
C)  the nucleus of a cell.
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

Dietary fiber promotes a healthy intestinal microflora in part by:

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A)  slowing the movement of food material in the gut.
B)  promoting the production of short chain fatty acids which provide metabolic fuel for colonic cells.
C)  decreasing the fluidity of the intestinal contents.
D)  producing natural antibiotics that kill pathogenic bacteria.

Question 12

Identify the parts of a whole-grain kernel,and describe the nutrients that are found in each part.Then,describe the parts of the kernel that are used to produce white,enriched,"all-purpose" flour and identify the nutrients that would not be present in this flour.

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Endosperm- starch,protein,some vitamins ...

Question 13

The structure of glycogen consists of:

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A)  highly branched chains.
B)  straight chains.
C)  short chains linked together.
D)  two monosaccharide units.

Question 14

Dietary fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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A)  binding cholesterol and bile acids in the GI tract.
B)  blocking reabsorption of bile acids in the GI tract.
C)  inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
D)  All of the these choices are correct.

Question 15

The breakdown of dietary carbohydrates releases _____kcal/g of energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  9
B)  4
C)  7
D)  2

Question 16

Sucrose is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  many molecules of glucose linked together.
B)  two molecules of glucose.
C)  a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose.
D)  two molecules of fructose.

Question 17

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 18

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.

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

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

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Identify the parts of a whole-grain kernel,and describe the nutrients that are found in each part.Then,describe the parts of the kernel that are used to produce white,enriched,"all-purpose" flour and identify the nutrients that would not be present in this flour.

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Endosperm- starch,protein,some vitamins ...
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How may excess sorbitol in the diet cause diarrhea?

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Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol us...
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The breakdown of dietary carbohydrates releases _____kcal/g of energy.

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Sugar alcohols are:

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Aspartame:

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Sucrose is composed of:

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Studies suggest that the incidence of colon cancer may be lowered with high fiber diets.How might this be explained?

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Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

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When carbohydrate is in short supply,die...
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A diet high in dietary fiber can help reduce the risk of developing:

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Dietary fiber promotes a healthy intestinal microflora in part by:

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

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Which of the following nutrients is NOT added to enriched grains?

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Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

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Aerobic metabolism occurs in:

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Dietary fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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The structure of glycogen consists of:

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide?

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

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Identify the parts of a whole-grain kernel,and describe the nutrients that are found in each part.Then,describe the parts of the kernel that are used to produce white,enriched,"all-purpose" flour and identify the nutrients that would not be present in this flour.

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How may excess sorbitol in the diet cause diarrhea?

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The breakdown of dietary carbohydrates releases _____kcal/g of energy.

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Sugar alcohols are:

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Aspartame:

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Sucrose is composed of:

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Studies suggest that the incidence of colon cancer may be lowered with high fiber diets.How might this be explained?

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Explain the phrase "carbohydrates spare body protein."

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

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Dietary fiber promotes a healthy intestinal microflora in part by:

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

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Which of the following nutrients is NOT added to enriched grains?

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Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

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Aerobic metabolism occurs in:

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Dietary fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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The structure of glycogen consists of:

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